Now you do. Focus on the heroics, his cleverness.” He waved his hands. “That sort of thing.” “It’s really not my place to be steering him one way or another,” Chronicler said stiffly. “I’m a recorder. I’m just here for the story. The story’s the important thing, after all.” “Piss on your story,” Bast said sharply. “You’ll do what I say, or I’ll break you like a kindling stick.” Chronicler froze. “So you’re saying I work for you?” “I’m saying you belong to me.” Bast’s face was deadly serious. “Down to the marrow of your bones. I drew you here to serve my purpose. You have eaten at my table, and
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