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“Helianthus snorted. Olorun is like his mother: he will only change as the face of a rock changes. But . . . I think he missed you.”
“My child will bear those scars forever, Tilv said angrily. And if he isnt a fool, perhaps your child will learn from them, Neferre returned calmly.”
“Then perhaps you dont need it. I think the scar gives you character, even if it does mar those pretty tattoos. Would make for great tavern stories if you didnt cover it. Neferre laughed flatly and...”
“Return me safely to my home, the princess said, and I shall reward you with your weight in eggs. Olorun snorted derisively. Youre joking, right? The womans eyes flitted in embarrassment. Now wait ...”
“Kimaria smirked and placed her hands behind her back. Come now. It doesnt have to come to that. Violence is so beneath us. No, it isnt, said Helianthus at once.Well . . . it is beneath me, the high...”
“Verne frowned. Calm down. Dont exert yourself in your condition. Salen looked at Verne in amazement. Dont exert --! My dear woman, we are all about to die! I dont think it damn well matters if I sh...”
“Neferre swallowed hard. The elder used to tell stories of dark places in dark times, she said, picking the needle through with black nails, when the winters were endless and the sun fell cold acros...”
“Why does everything want to eat children?!Neferre smiled. Because you taste like candy. Stinky socks would mask your delicious scent from the aziza. We must get you stinky socks. So they do not eat...”
