NaNoWriMo Day 21: Just the Stats

 Word count: 37,244

First line of the day: “They’re quite light,” he remarks.

Last line of the day: We don’t set an alarm, so our nap goes on for quite a while.

Bad summary: Newlywed couple consummate their marriage.

Makes sense in context: "You can see it if you look up close—it’s like a sponge with tiny, tiny holes."

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