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As he lay in the wagon alone, Halem missed having Obsidian beside him. Her head on his shoulder had felt so right, even though it was so wrong.
We are on opposing sides! He reminded himself. I am trying to find out why the breakers are here and what they are up to!
For some reason this grew harder and harder to remember.
I do NOT like her!

“Our mission is to promote peace,” said Dunan. “If we can help avoid a major conflict, it seems our duty to become involved, though I would rather not be a part of it either.”
“Fine!” Chysh threw up his hands. “Let’s all go to an early death! Except for you,” he gestured to Farouk. “You get to sit this one out.”

"Admitting to yourself that you could die does not mean you must lose your fear of death. You should be afraid, but fear it for your tribe, your family. Fight for them, so they do not have to die. The longer you can stay alive, the greater chance we have of winning, and you just might get to return to your home."