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Avera asked him, making conversation.
"I haven't, but I have heard about it. The upperclassmen say it becomes useful later. They come here often searching for answers. We are given a security pass and a key code when we are accepted to the Royal Academy for studies. If we are to serve the state, we must have access to its secrets," he said. Then, realizing he had moved things from a nice chat to a dark and heavy topic, he became embarrassed. "Plus," he added quickly, "it really builds those calf muscles!" He laughed nervously, trying to relieve some of the tension. "It's great exercise to climb up here."
Avera laughed. "Right," she said, skeptically raising an eyebrow.
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