His phrasing caught Lindon’s attention. Dross, has he not scanned you? Lindon asked. [You know, I don’t think so, but now I’m questioning it. I’m starting to wonder if he can see thoughts.] “Once you reach Underlord, then your real training can finally—” With a gentle effort, Lindon pushed Dross out of his palm. The spirit manifested, one-eyed and purple, and raised one of his stubby arms in greeting. Eithan froze in mid-speech, his wildly gesticulating arms stopping in the air. [These things can be awkward, can’t they? I know who you are, but I’m not sure if you know who I am. Do you know who
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