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"We’ve subdued him," someone called out, this tiht was replaced by that of several approaching footsteps

"Light," soan averted her face, shielding her eyes After all that ti into the sun

"Is it her?" so her eyes to adjust

"Watch the horse," another said "He kicked ain, then she turned her gaze on those who stood arrayed before her The light was ailare She guessed there were a half a dozen of them, and they were dressed darkly, probably in black The cut of their clothes--their uniforms--was very familiar So was the way they held the so so familiar in this unfamiliar world, but her reaction was tempered by wariness Were these Weapons like those of her own tied?

Raven bunched up beside her, preparing for another lunge "No!" she cried, and grabbed the reins He half-reared, but she coaxed him down

"We do not attack Weapons," she admonished him

At this statement, the tension of all concerned di reassurance Absently she patted his neck

"At least I presue to be here at ht"

One of the black-clad warriors stepped forward, lowering the lantern so it would no longer glare in her eyes Raven tensed again

"Enough," she told the horse

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