It’s Toshi’s turn to ask questions, and Link is really thankful Markesha’s dad can’t see his terrible poker face.

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Markesha’s been running ever since she could remember. An active child from the get-go, Markesha had a habit of disappearing on her parents in slow moving crowds. Racing against other neighborhood kids was a favorite pastime, but much of that changed after the disappearance of her mother. Alienated by those around her, Markesha found creative ways to avoid others at all costs. She abandoned the stifling streets to bound across the open skyline. Over time running became less of a practiced talent and more of a coping mechanism turned career path. Unfortunately, there is no outrunning a broken heart…

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