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Shadith knew she should stay and listen to Mingas and the Artwa, but she was tired of these men and their problems. She loosed the rodent and let him go scooting back to his nest. She stretched out on the bed and stared at the candle shadow shivering on the ceiling.

One damn thing after another… well, maybe it’ll be over soon.


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The Artwa and Mingas left next morning, going without ceremony.

Shadith leaned on her windowsill and watched the skimmer disappear into the clouds. One opportunity gone. How many more would she see before she managed to kick loose?

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