“And to make them all pretty and shiny and presentable to the world? Well, they’re subjected to a shite ton of pressure. They toss them in these machines that tumble them so hard that they end up polishing them right on up. And it takes weeks and weeks to do so. This isn’t an easy, overnight process, no it is not. But, after all that tough pressure is applied, you know what comes out of it?” “A pretty rock?” Imogen asked. “Aye, the rock’s true colors. But you never see them for all their beauty if they aren’t first subjected to intense pressure. The tough times? Well, that’s what makes for
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