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XXI - Departure
"I'm sorry, who are you?" Cassana snarled, raising her tensed shoulders and reflexively reaching for a phantom staff. Bonnie stepped back and Ashvell stepped forward shielding them behind.
"Relax, she's with me.." Minos uttered.
"My name is Lira," said the new arrival, trying her best to appear non-threatening.
"She will be joining us on our way to Soliton. And then from there to wherever," explained Minos.
"And who decided that?" asked Cassana.
"Me, of course."
"Don't fret, you wouldn't
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