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The newborn was no longer than his forearm.A tiny thing. Just days old.Five days, to be exact.He’d waited nine mortal months to see it in the flesh, now it was here, a bundle of soft, healthy skin and a thrumming, developing heart. Less bloody and far more endearing than when it took its first, wailing gasp of air five days ago.Cupping the baby in his large palm, he held it aloft, analyzing the petite features, long lashes, the wild tuft of black hair, and the elfin nose and tiny ears. Soft. Breakable. He could curl his fingers into a fist and easily crush the newborn until its delicate ribs closed in around its organs.Death would be quick.His fingers tightened out of morbid curiosity, smiling as the newborn squirmed and emitted a sound of displeasure.No.His fingers loosened before the midwife overheard. He’d observed newborn mortals before—several before as their parents sought for his blessings. Never did he feel any sort of gentle affection for them. They were, after all, m
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The sun was on the verge of escaping the heavy blanket of clouds, effectively washing everything in a bright, almost relentless grey hue.The citizens of Concordia swarmed the monochrome streets of the capital, visiting shops and markets, careful not to disturb the rebuilding around them.Slowly, gradually, shattered storefronts and crumbling stone facades began the process of reconstruction. Glass, debris, and other items from the earlier attacks across the capital already cleared the cobblestoned walkways and boulevards, making a safe passageway for shop-goers and carriages.Military guards patrolled the streets, keeping a stern eye on proceedings and projecting a safe ambiance for the citizens.Things were beginning to look up.Sachiel settled more firmly against the wrought-iron chair and observed the bustling streets with a cool, jaded eye.He watched as the workers, donned in dirty and greasy coveralls as they lay stone and brick. His unenthusiastic scrutiny then landed on the n
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It appears, during your sabbatical, your senses have dulled.”Micah scoffed as he blocked the overhead strike. “And yet, you still can’t drop me. I see your own reflexes have slowed during my absence. Let us hope it does not have to do with age.”He pivoted and dragged his foot back, easily blocking the man’s relentless attacks.“Age? I’m in my prime,boy.” Sachiel delivered a rather vicious head assault that Micah dodged. “I simply found myself without a worthy opponent. And out of practice.”He slammed his staff across Micah’s knees and then whirled around to thrust the butt of the staff into Micah’s tailbone. Kicking the younger man’s legs out from under him, Sachiel inhaled his victory, entirely out of breath from the duel.Micah slowly rose from the ground, acknowledging his loss with a stiff bow.Sachiel watched Micah readjust his uniform,
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