The afflicted

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'Jake, Jake!' I barked, rushing to his side. 'Hm?' He jerked his gaze in my direction. It seemed like he was struggling to shake off the panic. His eyes returned to the half-blood sleepwalker, heading our way. 'Hey, Jake, look at me,' I urged. 'Get it together. She's walking while asleep. Nothing bizarre. It's just a human affliction. Like obesity.' 'Yeah, I know!' He snapped. 'I... she's not all human, Nick.' 'Then she's probably possessed by the energy from the Hunter's moon,' I remarked. I was vaguely aware that this type of illness was a dangerous one for a female. Her case was obviously severe given the fact that she came out of her bedroom - out of her house and into the street. She was heading into the forest. Jake watched intently, curiosity replacing the panic in his eyes.

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