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The Extremely Happy Time Machine
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…The time machine gave a final, soft whir, its lights dimming as it settled back into its familiar spot in the workshop. The adventure was over, but the feeling of accomplishment, of shared joy, lingered in the air. Lily looked at her uncle, her heart full. She knew, with a certainty that warmed her from the inside out, that this was just the beginning of many happy adventures together. And the next time they activated the Extremely Happy Time Machine, they wouldn't just be looking for happiness; they'd be ready to create it.