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““Matrona's heart retreated until it hit her spine, and she quivered with its every beat.””

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“whose dark eyes narrowed to lightless almonds,”

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“Jaska straightened, though his whole person seemed to wilt.”

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“Six days. The man had been gone six days, and that was all he had to say about it?”

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“Her entire body became a heartbeat.”

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“I think life would be much . . . simpler . . . if a man could believe in one solid thing,” he answered, still not looking at her. “Bits and pieces here and there do no good for a man’s soul. Thinking all of it is right or all of it is wrong does no good, either. Just as a magician cannot work…

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“I’d say, Ceony,” he said after swallowing, “had I not been present for the lessons, I’d think you’d found a way to enchant pasta.” Ceony smiled. “You like it?” He nodded, scooping up another bite. “It tastes just as good as it smells. That’s a sign of a well-rounded person. I should congratulate you.” “On my person or my pasta?”…

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