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"We have to warn everyone," I said hopping up. But when I looked down it was only to see my reflection in the water. Only a tiny swirl remained in the otherwise calm waters, like the last dregs going down a drain. Viviane had deserted me yet again.
So, I was zero for two with my inspirational, team rallying speeches tonight.
No matter. Still, I knew I couldn't embark on this quest alone. Backup was a must this time. I ran back across the drawbridge shouting as I went.
"Raise the drawbridge," I shouted as I felt the sickening heat of the bluestones held in the priestesses’ hands.
Baysle poked his head out through one of the gaps of the battlements as I made my way up to the gatehouse. I saw fluorescent lights flickering in the palm of his hands. For a moment, I wondered if he had hi
