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Aloe (noun): Extracts are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing or soothing properties.

Branch Clue: Tomas

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The thing about Florida was that it was hot.

Really, really hot.

Dan Cahill winced and tried to glance at his mango-red skin but in vain. He could almost feel it peeling. Hesitantly, he poked his leg with his finger.

"OW, OW, OW! Holy cheese OW!" Yelping, he shifted his weight to the edge of the deck chair.

Reagan grinned. "It's called suntan, sucker." She rubbed her hands with suntan lotion. "Use lotion next time. And put on Aloe Vera."

"What?"

"Like this." She squeezed the clear gel-like substance out onto her palm, and slapped his back.

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Characters: Dan C., Reagan H.

Author: FascinatingRhythm

Next: Sulphur, a Janus clue, by AngelicSpring

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