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    The man regarded her carefully, his sharp eyes glinting with a mixture of curiosity and admiration. He seemed to sense her unease, and his voice, though deep and resonant, softened slightly as he spoke. “The reason I’m greeting you personally,” he began, “is driven purely by my own curiosity. It’s been years since I’ve seen a human fend off so many Veinforged