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Kelsier, the Survivor of Hathsin, had indeed appeared to his followers that night years ago Or, at least, his bones had OreSeur had been coest it, then appear to the faithful skaa and give theion that had sprung up around him, had been started by a kandra

And TenSoon had eventually killed that kandra But not before learning his secrets Secrets such as where OreSeur had buried the bones of the Survivor, and how the man had looked

TenSoon smiled as he unearthed the first bone They were years old now, and he hated using old bones Plus, there would be no hair, so the one he created would be bald Still, the opportunity was too valuable to pass up He'd only seen the Survivor once, but with his expertise in imitation

Well, it orth a try

Wellen leaned against his spear, watching those uard--said they weren't dangerous But, Rittle hadn't seen what they could do What they could reveal Wellen figured that he had survived because he respected thes he had seen

"You think Skiff and Jaston will be late to relieve us again?" Wellen asked, trying again to start a conversation

Rittle just grunted "Dunno, Wells" Rittle never did care for so see," Wellen said, eyeing the mist "You know, ask if they've co was out there

Lord Ruler! he thought, cringing back Not again!

But, no attack caure strode forward Rittle perked up, lowering his spear "Halt!"

Aa deep black cloak, arms at his sides, hood up His face, however, was visible Wellen frowned So about this asped, then fell to his knees, clutching so at his neck--the pendant of a silver spear that he alore Wellen frowned Then he noticed the scars on this newcoht in shock, realizing where he'd seen this , one of many available in the city, that depicted the Survivor of Hathsin

"Rise," the stranger said, speaking in a benevolent voice

Rittle stood on shaking feet Wellen backed away, uncertain whether to be awed or terrified, and feeling a little of both

"I have co1me to commend your faith," the Survivor said

"My lord" Rittle said, his head still bowed

"Also," Kelsier said, raising a finger "I have co run My people are sick, they starve, and they die"

"My lord," Rittle said, "there is not enough food, and there have been riots seizing that which was stockpiled My lord, and the mists kill! Please, why have you sent the," Kelsier said "I know that food is scarce, but you must share what you have and have hope TellPenrod?" Rittle asked "He rules for Emperor Elend Venture, who is away at war"

"Lord Elend Venture? And he approves of how this city is being treated?" Kelsier looked angry Wellen cringed

"No,"I"

"Lord Penrod is

The Survivor turned toward him

"Wells, you shouldn't" Rittle said, but then trailed off, the Survivor shooting him a stern look

"Speak," the Survivor said to Wellen

"He speaks to the air,his eyes "Talks to hi beside hie orders, lately Forcing the skaa to fight each other for food, clai should survive He kills those who disagree with hi"