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"Indeed?" said Tajik, raising his eyebrows "That speaks highly of his capabilities.
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"Sorak, Drom," said Tajik, performing the introductions, "and the lady is Ryana."
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Speaking to journalists in the capital Dushanbe, he said Tajik police and border guards in the area would be reinforced.
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"So that part of the story is true, then," said Tajik.
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"Well, I suppose that's one way of putting it," said Tajik.
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"Oh, you haven't seen the best part yet," said Tajik.
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"Mind your manners, you great oaf!" said Tajik, sharply.
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"He met him on my boat," said Tajik.
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Separately, a Tajik security source said Tajik forces had detained three IMU militants on the Afghan border on suspicion of planning acts of terrorism.
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"She's pulling out all the stops tonight," said Tajik, shaking his head as he watched her dance.
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"He used to be a good man," said Tajik as he watched Drom weave away into the crowd.
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"Quite understandable," said Tajik, nodding.
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"Let me guess," said Tajik.
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"Of the song," said Tajik.
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"I suppose we all make compromises and take the good with the bad," said Tajik, taking the hint and not pressing his inquiries.