Elwyn was confused - she felt the dark power, all right.  It made her feel like every second, an enemy was about to jump at her.  But as an elf and a healer, there was a power in her that fought back against the darkness. 
 
Ransom and Elanor noticed out of the corners of their eyes that their friend was glowing slightly.  All around her a red-gold corona shone.  But when they looked straight at her, it was gone.  They continued walking forward.  Elwyn, still glowing, stumbled on a rough patch of floor.  Ransom reached out to steady her.  As his hand touched her shoulder, he felt a warmth running up his arm, driving out the chill of the darkness.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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				If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
			 
		
		
		
		
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