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It's Been Interesting, "frostpine Said Casually. "i Wanted Daja To Get Some Experience Of Other Smiths'-and Other Mages'- Ways Of Doing Things, If Only So She Can See Mine Is Best.

Daja Doesn't Exactly Need To Be Tested On Whether She's Honorable Or Not." "doesn't She? Don't All Of You? This Is Your First Taste Of The Things Which May Come From Your Being Powerful Mages. People Will Offer You Gold, Status, Even Love. I Want To Know How You Will React. If Want To Know If Your Teachers Will Release Greedy, Thoughtless Monsters Into The World.

You Turned Into A Hero When I Wasn't Watching.

If You've A Story, Make Sure It's A Whole One, With Details Close To Hand. It's The Difference Between A Good Lie And Getting Caught.

That's All This Job Is, Daine," She Explained. "trying To Please Everyone And Pleasing No One. And It Will Only Get Worse, Not Better.