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“I did not say ‘negotiate’” I say in a flat tone. “I do not trust Rain. I was suggesting we raid the forest, bring back a lot of water. Some we can use to heal. Some we can study. Maybe we can figure out how to make more.”
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Repercussions for indiscretions on Xuan’s part depend entirely on who sees them. Few enough here are willing to speak openly against the Emperor’s daughter. The ship is large enough that simply leaving together will not necessarily signal their dest…
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I guess UtiliKilt’s death hit me hard because he was the first of Gates’ family to fall to the red sickness after I drove Rain away. The memorial Gates held for him came and went while Bon and I were visiting other sick people. I feel so helpless, j…
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“Dangerous words, my dear. I begin to discern the source of the point of view you claim for your son." I put a hand to the pearls at my throat in mock dismay. (Real pearls, harvested from the sea, not bio-cast in one of those ghastly labs) ”I scarc…
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“Your happiness, my dear, I shall accept as my consolation, ” I say, in a world-weary voice, gripping my cane as I shift my weight and turn back to face the Duchess. “I give your son–and perhaps his mother?” I add with an arched eyebrow, “credit for…
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My vision for Pike? I almost hate to say it out loud. When I was younger, I had dreamed of killing my father and running Safeco. Honestly, that fantasy never went beyond the initial takeover. Taking Safeco was just a way of taking what Daddy loved, …
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I smile at the Duchess. "Thank you, my dear. You look radiant as always. So youthful in aspect and outlook both." I lean on my walking stick and step close to the Duchess, giving her a loose hug--something more than a pat on the shoulder and less th…
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Spending just one barter on upkeep–I live simply, like my crew. This gig is not a get rich quick scheme. Also…there is that failed wealth roll to consider…
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Dog highlights me.
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Wealth roll for Pike: (Rolled: 2d6+0. Rolls: 1, 5. Total: 6)
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Gates knows me better. Oh, and Gates, be Sharp--I do not know that Rain's plans for you are at an end.
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I am quite sure that the reason I've not heard from my dear nephew is that chagrin has stolen speech from him entirely. Things unfolded rather more independently than he would have liked, I am sure. He might have liked to order me to undertake th…
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“Gates, if more of your flock are about, you may get as many of you as will fit in or on our vehicles.” I smile. “If I were not the Witch of Pike, I would walk like I used to, but it seems one of my duties is to look important, and Jax would have a …
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“Of course you can, Gates. I would not have it otherwise,” I reply, wondering how much Gates overheard. I smile, silently willing Harbormaster to be discreet. I am not embarrassed by Cujo–rather the opposite. I just do not like revealing private det…
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"Thank you," I say in response to Harbormaster's compliment. I start to blush. I do not know why. I am unused to that kind of attention, I guess. My blush deepens when he mentions "my lover". I almost protest the label, but aside from not wanting…
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“Sounds like a good deal for both,” I say. “Gives Salmon a better gig and allows the Admiral to get double benefit from boosting his resources and removing Salmon’s Raiders from the board as the same time. Still,” I continue, “I hope the Admiral kee…
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I take Harbormaster’s arm when he offers it. People will talk–he is not beloved…but neither am I. We are both outcasts of a sort, and he was kind to me back at the harbor. “Yes,” I say when he mentions the blow dealt to the Tax Patrol. “I propose…
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“You are right, Jax. I have kept us long enough. Thank you for being so patient. Go ahead and round up our crew and prepare to leave. I will say my goodbyes.” With that, I stride to where Hope and Harbormaster sit. I take Hope’s hand briefly, say…
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“Of course,” I say, smiling. “But that too must be kept quiet, or someone will conclude I have a stake in the place–or have gone soft.”
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I return Valentine’s hug awkwardly, rushing the conversation to the safety of discussing business. “Can you cover the bets of the crowd?” I ask Valentine. “If so, I can cover the Admiral’s cut for you for, say, a 1 in 5 share of the Club?” I turn…
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"How short are you? I ask zir. I turn to Jax. “I think we have some funds to invest, yes?” My eyes flick back to Valentine as I say, “To invest in part ownership of a bar? Very silent part ownership–as in we three know.” I turn back to Jax. “I …
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I am thankful to see Gates here. He seems to be keeping things from exploding. It is a powder keg for sure, but I had expected a shootout or a free-for-all. “We are going to help them hold this place,” I say to Jax. “Gates has a grip on them. We …
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“Jax, I grew up around these people. The Yacht Club was like home to me.” I shrug. “I do not know Valentine well, but zie has been part of my world for as long as I can remember. Zie has always treated me like a normal person. Do you know how few pe…
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For a moment, I look at Jax, not seeing him, but just an obstacle to my unleashing my rage. Then, his words sink in. “People in the Yacht Club are acting crazy? Is everyone okay? Valentine? Hope?” I am trying to remember who had been there. Joey? I …
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“Wait!” I call after her, futilely. “WAIT! I AM TRYING! WHAT DO YOU WANT?!” I scream at her back, aware of how ridiculous this would look if everyone were not too wrapped up in the post-duel chaos to notice. I am beyond caring what anyone thinks. I …
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My brow furrows and I blink several times. My mouth starts to form words once, twice...but my brain is not sending it anything to say. "I do not understand... You do not seem to need anything. You have the Arrows, your bike. Short of starting bar…
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"I did not," I answer with dismay in my eyes and voice, knowing she must be talking about her ear. I step closer and put my hands on her arms, if she will let me. "That would not have been freeing you from a lie. It would have been killing hope. …
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Dog finishes Balance, and it is as if I suddenly breathe after having forgotten to do so. I knew she could beat him, but I feared some trick, some low to which Dog would not think to stoop. The crowd is ecstatic! A tsunami of thought crashes over…
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I watch the exchange between Dog and Balance from the edge of my seat. I wish there were something I could do to help, but it is up to Dog now. I know she is more than capable. I notice my father getting cozy with August. It creeps me out. I know…
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