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“You don’t have to do this,” I whispered to Noiryn as we stood on the beach, the salty water lapping at our feet.
“Oh? Can you do it?” She asked, an edge to her voice.
“No, I can’t. I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay,” she smiled at me and ran one smooth hand down my arm. “I’m going to be fine. Cosima may be a violent b***h, but she can’t out swim me.”
“Whoa! Language, lady!” I smiled and pulled her into a hug, “Please, just be careful.” I whispered in her ear. “If at any time you don’t feel safe, just stop. We’ll go home, and I’ll figure something else out.”
“I love you, Phoenix.” She kissed my cheek, I felt the short stubby lashes of her third eye against my skin. “Let me do this for you.” I nodded, and she made her way to the starting point.
“She’ll be okay,” I told Royal as I jo
