Outside the Weirwall, Jack could hear the thud of bodies colliding and the cries of the wounded. It seemed like a lot of noise. Even given the fact that Ellen was involved. "Why'd she go out there?" Jack demanded. "Why didn't you stop her?" Brooks spat on the ground. "Have you ever tried to stop Captain Stephenson from anythin'?
Cinda Williams ChimaThe human mind had a remarkable ability both to discount what it sees and make reality conform to expectation.
Cinda Williams ChimaYou look like a boy who has eaten the fruit of the tree of knowledge and doesn't like the taste.
Cinda Williams ChimaCrow paced back and forth, his form flickering like flame. "It's been a thousand years, Alister. I never intended for anyone to find it, so it's very well protected. One little misstep, and you and my line will be history." "Since when are you so concerned about your line?" Han said. Crow stared at him for a long moment. "Since I found out I had one.
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