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Red bit her tongue, literally, and counted to five. She focused very intently on drinking her water, and contemplated how to answer Barney. She couldn't exactly come out and say "Hey, you! I've made a vow of chastity!" Barney would laugh at her -- actually he'd probably laugh regardless.
"You are so superficial!" She finally settled for insults, slamming her glass down on the table with a look of disbelief. "Honestly, do you think that's all girls do? Sit around and think about you? Actually -- " Red held up a hand in pause, "Don't answer that. I can't believe you, Barney. Why'd you leave anyway?"