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Twig Snap’s eyes grew round. She gestured to Leaf Fall who had just arrived to join her where she sat under a tree chatting to Autumn Leaves. “Look Leaf Fall! See that man over there? That’s Falling Rain. You know? The one who was exiled for betraying us to the sorcerers.”
Leaf Fall glanced at her in some amusement. “Yes, but it turns out he didn’t really, Twig. That’s why he’s back.”
Twig Snap a huff of exasperation, “I know that. He’s still famous though.” She gave a little grin, “Just not infamous anymore.” She raised her eyebrows, “And just think! He’s been all on his own for years. The poor man! How sad. And he didn’t even deserve it.”
“Yes, it is sad that he lost all that time with us,” said Autumn Leaves gravely. “And even more so the time with Tree Wind. They were to be wed,
