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"You know, harnessing the energy of the universe and all that," Jerica answered. "Transporting, healing. The R'hyk. Or do you have a different kind? What can you do?"

"You mean the R'hyk?" Jerica cut in. "Of course we have that."

Jerica nearly smirked at the way he gaped at her. He apparently seemed to think he was the only warrior here -- and boy, oh boy, did he have another ...

"Okay!" Aerik said brightly. "We can work on that." "Be a lot easier if you'd actually give us information," Jerica grumbled. "'I'm a soldier, I kill people' -- well, no ...

Jerica watched the interaction irritably, anger building in her with each moment. People usually cowered when she was even in the same room. And here he was snubbing her and ...

"Okay," Aerik answered, nodding again. He was silent for a long moment. Jerica wanted to cut in with questions of her own, but it was clear Aerik was considering what ...

Jerica raised her eyebrows challengingly. So that's how it's gonna be. "Oh, go jump off a cliff." She looked towards Carter, wondering if he was going to actually be useful ...

Aerik nodded thoughtfully for a moment, taking his time as he took a sip of his tea. Jerica took a deep breath, trying to be patient. She just wanted to ...

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Jerica settled back on the couch, letting her shoulders relax ever so slightly. The rum had at least taken the edge off her anxiety, even if she was still uneasy, ...

"Jer," Aerik said, nodding towards the stove. Jerica pushed herself to her feet and started across the room, listening intently to the conversation. Aerik had a tendency to ask better ...

Jerica felt dazed. She was so tense, and angry, and scared, and confused -- that she didn't seem to be able of anything but sit perfectly still, somewhat deflated. There ...

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