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In my brightest reverie I can see her walking next to me
I feel her breath upon my cheek, speaking gentle words to tame the beast

"Harder than you know," she admits simply. If Sohalia desired details she could ask, but Anju did not want to inspire any sort of fear or doubt in the young woman who had only just moved here recently. Unfortunately, her hand is mildly forced, as she must be honest with her next answer. "Frankly, I am not hopeful given it has been two years." Sunny beaches, beautiful wildlife, and cohesive cities beyond their borders drew people away from Stormbreak these days. Not to them. Fresh blood that would potentially be interested in leadership and could be trusted with it? Anju was not sure it even existed.

Seeing that Sohalia is ready as well, Anju picks up her taffy lump and plops it on top of Sohalia's before picking both up and holding it so that the young woman could grab one end. "Now we both pull from each side until the middle droops, connect the ends, and then press the middles together to reform a solid piece. Over and over." It would allow them to continue their conversation at least, but it would be repetitive, to say the least. Luckily they hadn't made very much so it wouldn't take too long.

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