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Some time after this sign goes up, Guppy settles down at the bar, with the List, trying to work out who is still here.

They haven't checked it for a while, he notes, looking at some of the names.

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"He's getting ready to move up into the next class at school." Guppy says. "I'm not sure about his new teacher. She keeps telling me how adorable he is, which is very nice, but I had to explain to her that she actually has to be quite firm with him."

"Oh yes, I can see how that could be a problem. Well, I"m sure they'll figure each other out, Fry doesn't hide who he is."

"Yeah, hopefully it'll be all right when they get going." Guppy says. "She's got three other teachers who have taught Fry to ask now, after all, and they're getting a teaching assistant who knows him too."

"I hope so, he needs someone who understands him."

"We've been lucky so far, the school has been good with him." Guppy says. "And now Patrick's gone most of the kids are at least tolerant of him."

"Tolerant is a start, I hope it can be more than that and that Milliways also will provide some friends."

"He has a couple of friends now, and the kid next door, which is really promising." Guppy says. "But he finds it easier to make friends with adults, so Milliways is a lifeline."

"I'm not sure he's getting on with the local kids. He plays on the front driveway now, on his bike, and a lot of kids come past on the way to the park."

"I had that problem as well growing up and was lucky to have my sister in my life to help me connect. She was always better at making friends than I was. Hearing their thoughts sometimes made it hard for me to know what to say."

"I think Archie - Fry's friend from next door - does most of the talking because he goes to school with a lot of those kids." Guppy says.

"Mind you I get the picture that Archie doesn't get on that well with them either. Fry said they call him 'Lord Baldy'."

"Oh dear, children can be very cruel and kind, its hard to know what's the best action."

"I guess he has to learn to deal with some conflict, but I'll be keeping an eye on it."

"Yes, but his teachers should be able to keep it from being too painful."

"Oh, no this is at home, Archie is the kid next door." Guppy says. "It's at Archie's school that he's getting called names, so I hope his teachers are dealing with it. I told his mum and she said she's going to talk to the school."

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"Right, yes, I'm sure she'll glad to have you and Fern as allies."

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"Yeah, Fran and I have maybe a few different parenting techniques from next door, but both the boys are a little isolated so I think the friendship is good for them."

"Good, Fry's a wonderful child."

"Thanks." Guppy smiles. "I know he really values your support."

"Its there for him and you as much as you need."

"Thanks Charles, you're a good friend. I hope we can be there for you too."

"You are, don't worry about me."

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