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    We begin in darkness, and it is to darkness we return. Where else are the rich man and the poor man equal? Where else is someone judged for nothing but the purity of his soul?

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    Jesper couldn’t quite believe he was having a conversation with the Sturmhond. The privateer was a legend. He’d broken countless blockades on behalf of the Ravkans and there were rumors that… “Do you really have a flying ship? blurted Jesper.“No.”“Oh.”“I have several.”“Take me with you.

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    You never know," said Nikolai. "I've been busy. I might have some surprises in store for the Darkling yet.""Please tell me you plan to dress up as a volcra and jump out of a cake.""Well, now you've ruined the surprise.

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    Alina, I'll be back to fetch you for dinner, but should you grow restless, do feel free to run screaming from the room or take a dagger to her. Whatever seems most fitting at the time.""Are you still here?" snapped Baghra."I go but hope to remain in your heart," he said solemnly. Then he winked and disappeared.

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    I wish your donkey well, but you should always feel free to correct me when I make mistakes.''Yes, Your Highness,' Isaak said uncomfortably.'Don't worry,' said Nikolai as they turned their backs on the gardens and headed toward the Grand Palace. 'It doesn't happen often.

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    Wretched boy.”“You like him,” I said in disbelief.Baghra scowled. “Greedy. Arrogant. Takes too many risks.”“You almost sound concerned.”“You like him too, little Saint,” she said with a leer in her voice.“I do,” I admitted. “He’s been kind when he might have been cruel. It’s refreshing.”“He laughs too much.”“There are worse traits.

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