The boy knew not to waste time, but to get down to business straight away. When life was uncertain, you ate your bread quickly to avoid it getting stolen.
"Where exactly are you going?" he asked, finger poised on the coin to spin it a second time.
As he waited for the answer, he mentally rearranged the top nine best ways to get out of the inn. With that huge block a man moving closer to the bar, number three and five had considerably changed...
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The inimical is often more instructive than the benign. Between screams, try to pay attention.
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