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It seemed that Loren was acting getting through to Beatrix for once. Apparently threats of murder and violence were quite effective, sad as that was to think. ”Well, I can do it for him too. In fact, I want to. And you’re very welcome Jace.” Of course, then Jace went and smeared cheese all over his face and Loren sighed, but smiled. Taking a corner of his cloak, the summoner patiently wiped the mess from his nephew’s face. As Beatrix kept talking, Loren found his nerves settling somewhat. He could hear the negotiation for what it was, and he found himself taking it quite seriously, though the barest hint of amusement twinkled in his eyes. ”Of course we gotta do what’s best for Jacey. And how about a big brother?” It helped that he was, actually, her big brother. As for the fact that she’d been here far longer, well, he just nodded sagely at that. It was true, or true enough.A beggar's book
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