“And I mean to say also that, obviously, I didn’t just do it because I thought he was a prick, and I didn’t just do it because I wanted to try out what it was like having full control over noxscura and water magery, and I didn’t even just do it because I had to resolve the B plot. Or was it the C plot? Never mind—what I’m trying to say is, I did it for you. I know you would never ask because you like to pretend you don’t need anyone—a sentiment I understand wholeheartedly—but that thing you said about protection and everyone requiring it, that’s true, and I want—” His voice hitched, and he let
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