Eithan tapped the edge of the table with the scroll. “You look bored.” “I have to look after you,” the construct-man answered, rolling his eyes. “Ah, but that is your good fortune! For I am the most delightful conversationalist the world has ever seen.” “...I'm not going to tell you how to open the box.” Eithan folded his hands into his elaborately ornamented sleeves and leaned forward, smiling eagerly. “I'm sure, I'm sure, but I need to wait a good minute or two before I leave. So tell me, as we pass the time, what's it like being you? Are you being controlled by an outside force, are you a
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