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The Eris EffectThere was silence after Gamaliel's words, which spiraled horribly as the collective processed the news.
“Gamaliel,” said Jonathan, who looked troubled at the news but befuddled by that last proclamation, “I give you my condolences for your loss, but I'm not sure that I follow—”
“Your plan.” Gamaliel's voice achieved a power that his aged form no longer could. “I went along with your c**k-and-bull plan, against my better judgment. I knew that nothing but misfortune could come of it!”
The front door banged open, and Iuris, Cisor, and Penelope spilled into it. Gabriel brought up the rear, but it seemed that he had come of his own accord and not as one of this pack.
“Mr. Kaine!” exclaimed Iuris. “We saw spirits moving about the yard in an uproar, saying that they follow
