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the counselor said in a voice, "today we unite not only two souls, but two legacies, two bloods. This gourd ceremony symbolizes the communion, the sharing, and the loyalty you pledge to each other."
He took the cups and poured hot water into them, and then Alessandro and I gave them our hands and made a small cut to see our mingled blood. After that, with a solemn gesture, he handed me one of the cups, which I held with both hands, feeling the warmth of the lunar magic taking effect. I took a sip, the iron taste of the blood filling my mouth, a taste that reminded me of home and Alessandro. It was the first time I had ever taken blood like that, with that intention.
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