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Joel never wore earplugs at concerts while Hunter always had a pair in their ears. 
Here's how I want to continue it: Hunter was found to have good hearing years later.

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We opted to redecorate the bathroom rather than the kitchen, as the 
Here's how I want to continue it: bathroom was in need of some decorations.

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Lawrence's surgery scars were prominent when he and Ryan removed their shirts at the pool and 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Lawrence felt self-conscious.