“I obviously can’t,” Luke snapped. “Uh, you obviously can, loser,” said Elliot. “We live in a military society frequently torn by conflicts and all. You’re telling me that somebody wouldn’t hand over a war orphan to a Sunborn and their life partner whose name might rhyme with Sail Cravefacer?” Luke had looked thoughtful when Elliot started speaking, but by the time Elliot was done he looked only flushed and embarrassed. “Shut up!” he said. “What if he heard you!” He got up and stormed away to whatever physical activity he’d decided he simply had to practice at lunchtime that day. He might be
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