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Junior's Quest For Hope
“You're an old-time nomad”- Rowdy. At the beginning of the story Junior made the tough decision to pursue hope. Defying all odds he fought his way to a better life. Have you ever heard that song “I would walk 500 miles”? It's about a man seeking the woman he is in love with. Though Junior was not seeking love, he found it well on his quest to gain a better life. Rowdy, Junior's best friend, did not support his decision at the start, and on multiple occasions fought Junior on the matter. By the end of the story Rowdy learned to live with and love the fact that his best friend was happy and safe

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