I know who you are, he says.Something about his tone causes my heart of smoke to flicker in response, and I throw my guard up. Oh? And who, O boy of Parthenia, am I?He nods to himself, his eyes alight. Youre her. Youre that jinni. Oh, gods. Oh, great bleeding gods! Youre the one who started the war!Excuse me?Youre the jinni who betrayed that famous queenwhat was her name? Roshana? She was trying to bring peace between the jinn and the humans, but you turned on her and started the Five Hundred Wars.I turn cold. I want him to stop, but he doesnt.Ive heard the stories, he says. Ive heard the songs. They call you the Fair Betrayer, who enchanted humans with your . . . He pauses to swallow. Your beauty. You promised them everything, and then you ruined them.

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  • War — Reflections on conflict, peace, and the human cost of war

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