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When they re-entered the clearing, it was clear even from a distance that things had changed between them.
“I think Tarkyn has wrought some more of that magic he used on you,” said Waterstone dryly to Running Feet.
Running Feet shook his head, smiling. “I don’t know how he does it.”
Waterstone grunted with laughter. “I don’t think he does either. He just stays true to himself and resistance melts around him.”
“Eventually,” added Tree Wind. “It doesn’t always happen straight away.”
“No,” agreed Rainstorm. “He said you’d reverted to type.”
“I haven’t. I only said one mean thing,” replied Tree Wind hotly. “And you can’t blame me. I was upset about Falling Rain’s treatment while he was held captive.”
“You mean, when Tarkyn was seven?” Rainstorm said sarcastically. “No wonder you tho
