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Mission
The war we waged with the Wraiths…I take no joy in our victory. The Wraiths, they are like me in many ways. But they cherish themselves above all. And I…I cherish you.
—From The Book of the Traveler
Cade began his descent into the Thread’s core, his new burden already settling upon him.
He came to a doorway and heard activity within the room. He pressed up close against the wall and peered into the doorway. Within, Skex scurried about, hauling metal chests from the transport car of a railbus.
A hulking Skex came lumbering down the hall next to him. Cade encoded to tungsten and raised his fist. The Skex ignored him and continued into the room, joining the others who were unloading the car. Not even one gave any indication they were aware of or cared about his presence.
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