Academy for Rejected Souls (Multiverse, OC)




Location: Delrick's Room


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor ), Delrick (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna )


What I'm doing: Embarrassed


James opened his eyes when he heard someone say his new, panicking slightly before he realized it was Delrick. Then his expression became very sheepish. He scrambled away from Why'nn as best he could while stuck in the hammock, only to end up catching his foot in the net and falling face-first to the floor. He sat up, blushing furiously.


"I um... I wasn't trying to... I mean, I just wanted to... I wasn't..."


Thought it was difficult to understand his exact words, the overall theme of James's incoherent study was that he thought Delrick might be angry with him for being so close to Why'nn, and that he hadn't been trying to take advantage of her unconscious state. Which would likely be fairly obvious to Delrick if he'd learned anything about the boy in the 2 months James had been in the school.
 
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Location: Father's Chambers


Who I am with: Father (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna) and James (@TommyGun15)


What I am doing: Coming to


It would likely be unfair to James if Father instructed her, even though she staunchly believed that the only fair fight was one she won. Still, she did understand. It was less likely to be about a fair chance for James and more likely about testing her ingenuity and skill. The girl was regaining her enjoyment of challenges. And, truly, the more positive emotions were coming out because of him.


As Why'nn's eyes opened she was giggling. Both of their words made sense to her in their contexts, now, and she gave Father another hug before sitting up, gazing down (for once) at James. This was one of those times she was glad both Father and Mother agreed on her wearing pants normally. She wore what had become her school uniform everyday with seemingly little variation. Always varying shades of black, never without her jacket. Easily, she slipped out of the hammock and offered her hand to the boy.


"You truly are quite silly." This was likely the happiest he'd ever seen her, and the most she'd ever come to looking like a regular girl.
 
Location: My chambers


Who I am with: My Daughter (@folclor ), James (@TommyGun15 )


What I am doing: Observing and talking


Delrick chuckled and shook his head at the boy's reaction and subsequent fall from the hammock. "No, of course not."


Standing as he shook his head, the monk moved out of the way so Why'nn could help him up. He watched as the pair moved towards the door, hopefully to lunch. He would eat in his room after he changed his ripped and bloodied robes.
 



Location: Delrick's room


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor ), Delrick (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna )


What I'm doing: Still Embarrassed


When James saw that Why'nn was smiling, he smiled back at her. He was relieved that she wasn't in a permanent state of mental confusion. He took her hand and let her pull him to his feet, giving her a short hug when he was back up.


"I'm so glad that you're alright Why'nn. I was so worried about you."


He held on to her for a while longer, just hugging her, maybe cuddling a bit. Then he pulled away, and offer her his arm. Underneath the grey cloak he always wore, he was wearing the school uniform, which admittedly James rarely did. He didn't usually feel comfortable in the admittedly fairly nice clothes, but he'd decided that for lunch with Why'nn he wanted to wear something nice.


"Would you like me to escort you to the kitchen to get something to eat? I asked Sieghart to put a little something together for us. He didn't seem to want to do it, but I told him it was for you and he said yes. Evidently he's making your favorite dish."
 
Location: Father's Chambers, then Hallways


Who I am with: Father (@Grim Wraithe Stjerna) and James (@TommyGun15), then just James


What I am doing: Escort?


She was a bit confused. Escort? Was there some sort of danger? Well, it could simply be a tradition. Hadn't Big Sister Tammith said something about the boy she'd loved escorting her on courting events? Yes, that must be what this was. Why'nn glanced over her shoulder and smiled at Father before she exited the room with James.


Almost immediately, the smell of fresh blood hit her nose and she wanted to go to the source. However, she was with James and he had something he wanted to do. Besides, they'd been in enough trouble for one day and she didn't like to stick her nose where it didn't belong. All that was likely to do was get it cut off. No, she'd rather retain her nose.


"I have a favorite dish?" she asked, a bit astonished. "I... was not aware." Well, at least there would be food. "James," 'I don't - ooo, another combined word! - think that name suits you,' "why are you dressed as such?"
 
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Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Walking


James blushed as Why'nn asked him why he was wearing the uniform.


"Well... I normally only wear this around people I want to impress. Like Mistress Imalia, I always wear my uniform to her classes. And... well... now you too..."


James's voice trailed off for a bit before he changed the subject.


"As for what your favorite food is... I'm not sure. Sieghart just said he knew what it was, and that he'd make it."
 
Location: My chambers


Who I am with: No one


What I am doing: Changing and cleaning up


Delrick watched the pair leave, they seemed to be a decent pairing. Once they were gone, he closed the door and made sure his wards were in place. Anyone who was uninvited that tried to open his door would be in for a very rude surprise.


Moving to the decanter, the monk poured a glass of wine before heading to the bathroom to get cleaned up. Turning the shower on and letting the hot water run for a bit as he removed his damaged robes and set them to the side, where the unseen attendants would take care of it.


Once he was clean and refreshed Delrick walked to his closet to dress in another set of formal robes. When he was clothed the warlock gathered up his wine glass, some bread and a block of aged cheese and tried to his window seat to enjoy the solitude and meditate on the full set of events from this morning.
 
Location: Hallways


Who I am with: James (@TommyGun15)


What I am doing: Walking


"I see, I see." Why'nn looked down at her own clothes. "I apologize... other than the robes I showed up in, these are my only clothes." It was her turn to blush a bit. "Mo-... Mistress Manara has attempted to get me more... um... what is the word?" She was floundering a bit as she could remember the word in Thayan, Undercommon, Rashemi, Infernal, and Celestial, but not in Common, or this world's equivalent. It flustered her. "Elaborate? Eloquent? No..." Her face grew hot. Finally, after several minutes of trying to guess, she spat the word out in her native tongue, then in every other language she could think of it in, hoping he would understand one of them. "Fine. Fine. Fine. Fine. Fine." Her blush brightened further and she cleared her throat. "Mistress Manara attempted to give me a dress... I did not allow it."


Silence descended upon the two for a moment before Why'nn attempted to speak again. "I... I do not feel comfortable around many, James." It seemed she was having more trouble with language and pronouncing his name since the break. "Ever since I arrived I attempted to make myself inhospitable or... aloof, I believe is the right word. My land does not prefer outlanders. In fact, we are encouraged to take advantage of them, to mistreat them or to lead them astray. The more one can get out of an outlander merchant, the better. If one can, one leads the outlander to a slaver. After all, the markets are always hungry." The girl pushed her hands into her jacket pockets. "When I spoke to you on the second day it was in an effort to make you leave me alone. I do not relish saying it, but I thought you weak. I did not put as much acid in my tone as I wished to at that time as something in me saw a possibility of something... else." She shook her head and reached out her hand, grabbing his arm to stop him.


"What I am attempting to say is this..." Why'nn looked up at him, her expression a bit grim. "Both you and Connor," she didn't have as many problems with the hard consonants, "seem to see my soul as something it is likely not. You seem to see some sort of... purity or light within me. You must understand: I am a servant of the Lord of the End of Everything. I am a half-blooded abomination and I attempted to set myself away from any of you because nothing good can come of associating with me. I like you. In fact... since the melding... I have felt what Big Sister Tammith told me about. In her past, before The Abomination turned her into what she is now, she had a lover. A young Mulani boy whose house had fallen from its noble origins. He left Thay to seek his fortune, tuning his skills as a bard. He told her he would return to marry her, that they would live out their days wealthy and happy..." She shook her head. "Their story has no such end, but the point I make is that... What I feel for both you and Connor is a level of emotion I did not believe I could possess. I do not deserve it returned and, before we go any further, despite my moment of weakness in which I begged you to stay, it would be... it would be unwise of me to ask you to do so. James... I... will not ask you to waste your time with me unless you, and only you, want it. If this is a desire your heart holds I will not withhold it from you. But... it would be unwise for me to walk into this partnership with you bearing any illusions that this is an easy path."
 
===Gareth===


Location: Hallways


With: Headmistress (@folclor )


Doing: Following... and resisting the urge to kill whoever passes by.


Gareth slowly got up and dusted himself off, relived that his torso no longer felt like it was freezing. However, he really didn't have time to warm back up as her freezing cold hand pressed against his back to lead him to... wherever they were going. "Alright. Um... is it too out of line to ask what you want me to do?" A student passed by. Gareth's entire body tensed, with his arm reaching for a scythe that wasn't there. He quickly snapped out of it, keeping pace with Nishira. "I mean, I hope I can do whatever it is you want me to do. I'd like to have more fun here."
 
Location: Hallways, then my office


Who I'm with: Gareth (@shadowstrikr25), momentarily with the boy (@TommyGun15) and the bird


What I'm doing: Leading


"Oh, dear boy, we're just going to bind your soul to my will, that's all. That way you won't be able to fight an order I give you. I'm sure you'll survive it. Both of them did." Nishira nodded at the two students as she led Gareth past. Once they were up the stairs and in her office, with the door shut, locked, and warded, she smiled down at him and removed her hand from his person.


"We'll have to get you into the combatives courses starting tomorrow, of course. And you'll want to catch the attention of a teacher, become an apprentice. It'd be a shame to have a talent like yours wasted." She smirked. "And after you're trained up, you won't just be relegated to this world, oh no. I'm going to be sending you out to others to reek havoc and mayhem."
 



Location: Hallway


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Walking


James nodded at what Why'nn said, considering what she said. He turned his head towards her, trying to both look at her and see where he was going at the same time.


"Why'nn, I know what you mean about your homeland. International tensions are something I've known my whole life. In many parts of my world, simply being from a different country is enough to get you treated like an outcast. And there are always rumors about Nyssian slavers who'll drug you and drag you back to the swamps as a slave. That attitude doesn't make you a bad person. Your devotion to a god of the end doesn't make you a bad person either, nor does it mean that you don't deserve to have people who care about you. Despite having every reason to push away anyone who tried to get close to you, you've let us be your friends. And that's what makes you a good person, that's what makes you worth caring about. Not what you are, or where you come from, but who you choose to be."


James sighed.


"Why'nn... I'll be perfectly honest with you. You already know that I'm a prince, you saw that in the meld. But the thing about being a prince is that I never really had any control over my own life. Ironically, I had complete control over the lives of others, but never my own. From birth I was intended to grow up, ascend the throne, marry my betrothed, and spend my days guarding the Orb of Aldur and the Sword of Riva. Then I became a sorcerer, and even more expectations were put in front of me. After I'd grown old enough, I was to leave my family, my kingdom, and everything else behind to live in the Vale of Aldur with the other sorcerers. Forever. When I got here, for the first time in my life I had no responsibilities, no one telling me what to do, no destiny to look forward to. And that terrified me. I guess that's part of why I was so quick to sign up as an apprentice..."


James put his free hand on his forhead and sighed once more.


"But I digress. I guess what I should say is that I don't think this will be an easy path. But that doesn't mean I don't want to try. I can't promise this will work out, nor can I promise that this will end happily. But we'll never know if we don't give it a shot."


James shook his head an smiled, chuckling softly.


"There I go, waxing poetic. But Why'nn... I just want you to know that I want to try to make this work. I won't promise that I'll be the perfect lover, but I'll try as hard as I can to make you happy.


James gave Why'nn a light kiss on the cheek before he turned his attention back to the hallway, shivering slightly as Nishira walked by.


"So... let's get to the kitchen, before the Headlichtress tries to torture again. Oh... and the word you're looking for is elegant."
 
Location: Hallways


Who I am with: James (@TommyGun15)


What I am doing: Blushing


"A prince who does not desire the ascent to power. You are a strange man indeed, James Belgarion," Why'nn murmured. That was another thing. Outlanders didn't try to ascend the ranks as quickly as possible, nor as ruthlessly. She didn't understand, but she preferred it. The girl smiled, taking his hand after the headmistress passed. "I know what you mean about responsibilities and a destiny."


She began walking again, leading him until she remembered herself and fell in stride beside him. "I was created as one of four. We were to be raised separately, honed into weapons. We were to be part of Szass Tam's legions, fighting in the ranks. And once the war was over we were to be his bodyguards." Why'nn shook her head. "Growing up with the expectation of greatness, to the point that one cannot lay soundly in one's own coffin as the sun rises is a difficult life. I do not envy you as it sounds like your life had a great many more expectations upon you before you came here. I admit, over the course of the first two days I attempted to end my life five times." She giggled and squeezed his hand. "I am glad I was unsuccessful. Had I met my end there I would not have this kind of partnership."


Okay, that was a bit more emotional than she wanted to get. The girl blushed brightly and dropped her gaze. "Yes, we should... hurry to the kitchen..."
 



Location: Hallway/Kitchens


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Walking


James chuckled nervously, then nodded at Why'nn's suggestion.


"Yeah, we don't want to food to get cold..."


When they got to the kitchen, they saw the table that Sieghart had left out for them. It wasn't a large table, just big enough for two. On it there were two open pots, each one containing a steamed crab, some steamed corn and potatoes, and some crawfish, all covered in a cajun seasoning. James got the feeling that this wasn't Why'nn's favorite food, but maybe that would come later.


The table also had a single white candle sitting in the middle of it, along with a glass bottle. It wasn't the usual siegbrau that Sieghart usually served. This was actual, honest to god wine. That was certainly something James hadn't expected. Not to say that he hadn't had wine before.


"Well, it looks good." James said awkwardly.


He approached the table and pulled out a chair, offering it for Why'nn to sit in.
 
===Gareth===


Location: Headmistress' office


With: Headmistress (@folclor )


Doing: Hehehehehahahaha


As Gareth was led into the office, he was just a little confused with the talk of souls and bindings and all of that. This was something that he never heard of existing, and he was at least a little skeptical. However, at the Headmistress' mention of unleashing him on other worlds to have fun and slaughter prey, he smiled in joyous revelation and laughed. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Well if that's what you're offering, then what are we waiting for? Let's get started." Gareth licked his lips, eager to kill again and taste the blood of his slaughtered prey.
 
Location: Kitchen/Ritual Room


Who I am with: James (@TommyGun15)/Gareth (@shadowstrikr25)


What I am doing: Are those... crabs?/Starting the ritual


Why'nn was nervous, unsure what to do about the scene. The girl took the seat, blushing at the deference shown. Though she was hungry, she had the feeling she shouldn't be allowed to eat this food (and the yellow and white-ish substances were entirely unknown and foreign). The smells of the crabs and the tiny red ones (she didn't know their names) were mouth-watering, but she had never been allowed to have them. Her manner was suddenly demure and she clasped her hands in her lap, waiting for James to take his seat and begin. If James began and she wasn't reprimanded for reaching for food, she would take that as a sign that it was okay.


---


Nishira grinned. "Come, boy." She guided him to the ritual room. Once inside, she gestured to the slab in the middle of the room. Most recently it had been occupied by James. If he laid down with no issue she would quickly restrain him. If he provided resistance... well, she'd go from there. The lich had a feeling he would be a rather loyal servant as long as she sated his lust for blood.
 



Location: Kitchen


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Eating


James smiled as Why'nn sat down, then took a seat himself, breaking off a few legs and setting them on his plate, along with a cob of corn, some potatoes, and about a dozen crawfish. He picked up the cracker and began breaking open the shells, then he noticed that Why'nn wasn't eating. James looked up and frowned.


"Is something wrong? Oh god, are you allergic to seafood? I am so very sorry, I didn't even stop to consider that."
 
Character: Lillith Mahler


Location: Hallways then Kitchen


Who I'm With: Nobody then Young Lovers (@folclor And @TommyGun15 )


What I'm Doing: Interrupting


Lillith frowned at the words of the Headmistress before shrugging. "How hard can it possibly be?"


That being said she began wandering further down the hallway, complaining the tnrie way. "Can you believe that woman, Nathan? Who does she think she is? As if I haven't been burned before." She grinned at the memory of being burned at the stake. At the time Lillith was bored and wanted to experience something new. So she let the villagers burn her. Her skin kept healing as she was burned, so her heart was never effected.


"She probably wouldn't even know how to kill me. Silly little creature."


Lillith laughed as she went down the stairs to the first floor. "People have tried to kill me so many times."


She began walking down the hall, heading to what she didn't realize was the kitchen. "All they managed to do was cause more trouble for you. If they even managed to get close to me, you had to buy me a new dress. Bloodstains are not easy to wash out."


As she opened the door to the kitchen she was again laughing. "Oh Nathan, we had some good times. Remember when they threw holy water on me? Oooh or the stake to the heart. What about that time they threw garlic on me? So many dead peasants."


As she stopped laughing she stared at the two children. "Oh hello you two lovely little morsels. I require assistance."
 
Location: Kitchen


Who I am with: James (@TommyGun15) and a vampire! (@Lunaria Silver)


What I am doing: Enjoying


Why'nn hesitated a moment longer, then, with an expression that clearly denoted wonder, she took the crab and easily cracked it open. The bit of meat inside want difficult to get out and she watched it as the steam rose, mingling with the clear air of the kitchen. Slowly, gently, she brought the meat to her lips and took a tiny bite. Letting the flavor sit in her mouth a moment, enjoying the soft and unique texture, Why'nn let out a very quiet, almost inaudible moan. She ate the rest of the portion, then blushed furiously.


"I do not know what you mean with this word 'allergic,' I was simply waiting for permission. In the temple we did not partake of this sort of food. Lady Priestess Zaltya said we should not partake of Umberlee's spoils for The Bitch Queen is... not exactly friendly with the Lord Jergal." But she was enjoying the food very much and she giggled as it occurred to her that the headmistress probably had a title shared with Umberlee.


Just then, the door opened and someone stepped in. Why'nn's posture immediately straightened as she recognized the aura around this woman. Her eyes went wide, but not with the wonderment they'd had just a couple minutes before.





"What kind of vampire are you?" the girl questioned in response. She would've gone on to say something about Big Sister Tammith, but it wasn't appropriate. James seemed to bring out a talkative side of her and, in this situation, it would likely not be helpful. Instead, she sat with her back to the vampire, waiting for an attack or further wordplay. The scars on her neck, fang marks that told of her sister Llysi using her as a food source, were clearly visible. If this vampire caught sight, Why'nn feared she would be placed in the same situation here. The girl adjusted her jacket collar in an attempt to hide them.
 



Location: Kitchen


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor ), Lilith (@Lunaria Silver )


What I'm doing: Eating... oh, her again...


James relaxed, then smiled as Why'nn seemed to enjoy the food, perhaps a bit too much. He held in the chuckle that tried to escape though.


"Well, I'm glad to see that you like it. It's just that some people are allergic to certain foods, and I was worried you might be allergic to seafood. When people are allergic to a food, eating it could give them horrible rashes, or make their throat swell up so they can't breath. One time in my world two minor lords were in a feud, and one of them killed the other by tricking him into eating strawberries, which he was allergic to. But enough about that."


James turned his attention back to his food, and he'd just started unshelling a crawfish when the door flew open. It was that vampire girl again, and she needed help with something. James could tell that Why'nn was nervous, and honestly so was he. The words of a barrier spell sat on the edge of his mind, ready to be cast if the vampire made any sudden moves.


"What sort of help did you have in mind?"
 
Location- Kitchen


Who I'm with- James(@TommyGun15 ) and Why'nn(@folclor


What I'm doing-offering a hand


Violet put a arm on James's shoulder. "Why don't you two come eat with us?" She nodded her head to the door. There was a table with Grim and Valian waiting. "Saftey in numbers." She said in a hushed voice. Her eyes looking towards Lilith. Violet didn't trust new people, especially in this school. She studied the women looking for a weakness. She didn't plan on a fight breaking out, but she wouldn't stand by and let her friends get attacked any longer.
 
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Location: Kitchen


Who I'm with: James (@TommyGun15), Violet (@StartingOver), and a lady (@Lunaria Silver)


What I'm doing: Reading lips/Running interference


Why'nn watched as Violet entered. It was clear the girl cared for them. Another outlander, but a good one. She would've smiled had there not been a vampire behind her. That being said, Big Sister Tammith was a vampire and a good person. Was it prudent to attempt to trust? No, this woman had called them 'morsels.' That wouldn't be good. So Why'nn watched Violet's lips and understood the offer being presented. Would it be smart to offer? If she spoke in her native tongue here only James had the possibility of understanding her.


"Outlander Prince," she began in Thayan, "while I enjoy speaking to you alone, it may be more... prudent to move from an area with a predator." She kept her collar up, protecting her neck as much as possible, hoping the vampire didn't see the scars on her neck.


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Valian watched Violet move. "I'm gonna go help," he murmured to Grim, standing up. He went into the kitchen and stood between the... strange new woman and the two firsties.


"Hey! How's it going? I don't recognize you. Are you a teacher? A student? Are you having trouble finding where you're supposed to go? This isn't really the place to go for info. The Administration office is just down the hall. Here, let me show you."
 



Location: Kitchen


Who I'm with: Why'nn, Valian(@folclor ), Lilith (@Lunaria Silver ), Violet (@StartingOver )


What I'm doing: So many people... I just wanted to do something nice for Why'nn


James sighed, put his food down, then just laid his head on the table, a miserable expression on his face. He'd just wanted to treat Why'nn to a nice meal, he didn't know doing that would send some kind of mental signal out to make everyone cone barging into the Kitchen. It was only when he felt his face start stinging that he realized he'd laid his head right on some cajun spices. When James raised his head his eye was red and itchy, and he had a large patch of irritated skin on the side of his face.


"Okay... Let's go. I'm not that hungry anymore anyway..."


Even his voice sounded depressed, with a slight hint of anger. If one looked really close, they might notice waves of distortion rising off of his skin. James looked tense. He'd been having a bad day, and at this point he just kind of wanted to be left alone. Clearly (at least, to him) lunch wasn't going to work out.
 
Location: Kitchen


Who I am with: James (@TommyGun15) and too many others (@StartingOver @Lunaria Silver)


What I am doing: Everyone out!


Why'nn saw the expression on James's face and heard it in his words and pushed herself up, no longer guarding her neck.


"Thank you for the invitation, Violet, but we need some time alone. Please leave us. Madam Vampire, you now have a willing helper. All of you: out."





If someone was watching they would likely find the scene comical. Why'nn, likely one of the shortest and slightest students in the school, forcibly pushed the three intruders out of the kitchen and shut the door behind them, beginning to drag heavy boxes in front of the entrance, barricading it against further entry. Once she was done, she whispered a small prayer and a sense of calm descended upon the room. The girl returned to her seat and regarded James.





"I do not wish to sit with them and it occurs to me that you put in too much work to let it go to waste."
 



Location: Kitchen


Who I'm with: Why'nn (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Calming down


James watched as Why'nn shoved the others out of the kitchen, feeling a bit guilty that she was the one taking charge of the situation for him. When she sat back down, James sighed, chuckled slightly, and also sat down. The air around him settled as he relaxed.


"I'm sorry about that Why'nn... Ugh, I feel useless."


A small line of tears began to run down the side of his face, but that was likely more from the spices he'd accidentally laid his head on. He began to pick at his food, his appetite gone. A thought occurred to him, and he looked back up at Why'nn, wiping the tears from his face.


"Hey, I still haven't taught you what I know about mental defense. If you're still interested that is..."
 
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Character: Lillith Mahler


Location: Hallway


Who I'm With: Two Children (@folclor )And (@StartingOver )


What I'm Doing: About to throw a temper tantrum


Lillith nearly growled as she was called a vampire. She had begun to associate that word with many torn dresses. She was brooding when Why'nn pushed her out of the door.


"First of all..." She started, laying her hand on the now closed door, face contorted with rage. "I'm not a god damn vampire. You filthy peasants should have been honored to be in my presence! Honored that you were capable of assisting me in any way!"


Lillith continued to glare at the door, internally debating breaking it down and going on a rampage. The only thing preventing her from doing so was the knowledge that she most likely wouldn't be allowed to leave this dreadfully boring and infuriating place if she did so.


"Pathetic little welps. I only wanted assistance so that I could leave this boring place." Lillith stated as she turned away from the door, an unusual occurence happening. Unusual occurence being the rational side of her brain winning.


"Well? Are you two children going to help me?" She demanded.
 
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