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[Lee takes a cautious step back, a little surprised by the face suddenly down so close to his. Miranda doesn't move from in between them.]
Just because he's d-different, doesn't mean he's anything like that. Please don't say things like that about him!
[Her tone isn't as stern as she'd hope it to be, but maybe it will get the same response? There's nothing wrong with Lee and she won't let anyone talk about him like that! He can understand them!]