Now, though, the metal cave had taken her to a place that was by far the worst she’d visited since leaving Elphrona. The feel of the place was just bad, a swirling mix of confusing energies she didn’t understand. It felt like anything could happen at any time, good or bad. Danger could come from any side. Everything here wanted to eat her or hurt her friends. Ember was not complicated, and this was a complicated place. She had decided that the best thing would be to stay close to Home Friend and Tall Friend and keep them safe. So she was with them when they found a new person, a person that
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