"Hey, watch what you're callin' graffiti," Jackson retorted. This was a damn sight better than graffiti. He stepped closer, and held the hand out for the drawing Connor held. "Come on. Out with it." Whatever Connor wasn't saying yet.
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Re: Jackson/Connor: The Sequel
"Hey, watch what you're callin' graffiti," Jackson retorted. This was a damn sight better than graffiti. He stepped closer, and held the hand out for the drawing Connor held. "Come on. Out with it." Whatever Connor wasn't saying yet.