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She took his unbroken hand in her own, uncurled the dirty fingers pressed the hilt back into his palm. She knew the poor boy would still need it. Still. “There are other ways to stay alive”

The boy stared at her then, turned the full force of his terrified gaze upon her. She could see him searching for her eyes through her snoda. “Why?” Alizeh almost smiled. Because I understand. Because I’ve been you.