“What makes her special?” “If you wait long enough, she’ll show you.” “That’s not an answer.” “She protects us,” Vanessa said. “From whom?” “From everyone. The undead. The Remaining.” He leaned forward. “Who are the Remaining?” “We started out together, then we split,” Vanessa said. “We call those who stayed behind the Remaining. They call us the Departed.” “Why did you split?” Vanessa yawned. “It’s long and complicated.” “You are afraid of Elara.” “No, I’m just not stupid.”
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