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After a short pause, Rainstorm said with spurious cheerfulness, “So, it’s great, isn’t it, that Tarkyn can depend on our support when he’s going through a difficult time.”
“There are moments,” said Waterstone through gritted teeth, “when you live on borrowed time.” He heaved a sigh. “He doesn’t let much pass him by, does he? I made one snide remark, must be a week ago now, and he’s been fretting over it ever since.”
Autumn Leaves shifted position to get more comfortable. “That’s because he knew and you knew that it meant something more than was said.”
Rock Fall listened to this exchange with some concern. “He hasn’t broken anyone’s spirit, has he? What have we let ourselves in for?”
Waterstone waved his hand dismissively. “No, of course he hasn’t. He hasn’t even come close. In fact
