Hearts and Ashes
I retorted, my tone laced with sarcasm.
Kyle, always the mediator, chimed in with a chuckle. "Let's not spoil the mood with bickering. We're all friends here, right?"
"Speak for yourself," muttered Ahvi, one of the Embers, earning a playful grin from Kyle.
Ignoring the slight tension, I steered the conversation to a lighter topic. "So, any exciting plans for today, or shall we all just sit around and contemplate the meaning of life?"
Daelan, fired back, "Well, I was considering challenging you to a duel on the palace grounds. I've heard you're unbeatable."
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