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"Charlotte, darling," Henry said to his wife, who was staring at him in gape-mouthed horror. Jassamine, beside her, was wided eyed. "Sorry I'm late. You know, i think i might nearly have the sensor working-"

Will interrupted. "Henry," he said, "you're on fire. You do know that, don't you?"

"Oh, yes," Henry said eagerly. The flames were now nearly to his shoulder. "I've been working like a man possessed all day. Charlotte, did you hear what i said about the sensor?"

Charlotte dropped her hand from her mouth. "Henry!" She shrieked. "Your arm!"

Henry glanced down at his arm, and his mouth dropped open.
"Bloody hell!" 

-Clockwork Angel

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