“The healer you hired did very nice work for you.” I give her an encouraging nod. “Most healers can only regrow parts that were already there, but your healer created something entirely new, just for you. That’s a unique ability, put to excellent use.” Vanas’s face relaxes into a smile. “But you’re aware that a healer’s abilities only extend so far,” I add. “You understand you can’t have children?” “Yes, I do.” “That’s something you’ll need to disclose to the Ash King, since children are an important part of the monarchy. Of course adoption is possible, and there’s precedent for it among the
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