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I didn't know unicorns had names, I said. I didn't know they ever loved people.They don't. Only this one. He turned and walked away swiftly, saying over his shoulder, Her name was Amalthea.

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I didn't know unicorns had names, I said. I didn't know they ever loved people.They don't. Only this one. He turned and walked away swiftly, saying over his shoulder, Her name was Amalthea.

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