“Use the voice on him,” muttered Slate. The Knight-Champion looked startled for just a moment, and then he gave her a genuine smile. “You noticed?” “Hard not to. If I could sound that trustworthy, I’d be rich.” Well, maybe. Probably it only works if you’re six feet tall and look like a war-god. “Most likely not,” he said, sounding a trifle apologetic. “I am afraid it only works if you believe what you’re saying.” “You mean you can’t lie?” “Normally? Of course I can, though I’m afraid it was never my strong suit. But if you are trying to make people trust you, you must trust your own word
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