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    Spiritualists trained. Encircling the symbol were six blue fists, the mark of the fighting Monk. ''You were expected two days ago. Not any more.''


    Soldier was practising her spear thrusts, not distracted by the Monk''s arrival. She was focused and disciplined. Cadaoir strode to her, ignoring whatever else was going on about him.


    Long Arm, hit the ground before his spear did.