you close your eyes, draw in a slow, deep breath. you savor the taste of marijuana and let the smoke fill your lungs. a beautiful song starts playing. everyone goes quiet and starts to sway their heads, their shoulders. you can feel the coral walls around you, full of posters, art, photos, colors. it is warm as the smoke floats softly past the light. it feels like a dream for a moment.

as the song fades and eventually comes to a stop, everyone opens their eyes, looks to each other, smiles. a few words are shared as someone starts to pour wine and someone else passes the joint in tempo with the passing moment.

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