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“I also go by the Malcontent,” said Mr. Malcolm, running a hand through his hair. It always felt good. “It means–”

“I know what that word means!”

Mr. Malcolm chuckled, looking down at him. “Oh, do you now?”

Eddie nodded. “Uh-huh! ‘Content’ means like.... stuff, right?”

“Yeah…”

“And Mal's your name! So like, you're just telling Halycon City your stuff!”

Malcolm had to bite down on a finger to keep from laughing, grateful the kid couldn't see him from his current position.

“Yeah, that's right.”