Aerent

They were without an escort, an encumbrance Aerent would not tolerate.

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Moichi said, "Tell me, Kossori, what is it about Aerent that rubs you the wrong way?"

beneath an opal moon Lustbader, Eric 1980

"Did not Aerent tell you I brought a communique from the Dai-San?"

beneath an opal moon Lustbader, Eric 1980

Aerent used the edge of his dirk to slit through the congealed pitch.

beneath an opal moon Lustbader, Eric 1980

"I hope," Aerent said, "that you take these divinations in the spirit in which"

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And return he would, as quickly as possible, with Aerent in tow.

beneath an opal moon Lustbader, Eric 1980

"I see," Aerent said as they began to walk past the precise gleaming rows of the honor guard, though he most assuredly did not.

beneath an opal moon Lustbader, Eric 1980

Aerent dipped into his sash and placed a silver coin in the shindai's hand but she shook her head.

beneath an opal moon Lustbader, Eric 1980

Aerent did not believe this and, at length, he found a man who was both unafraid and who knew what would be required.

beneath an opal moon Lustbader, Eric 1980

Aerent tapped a long forefinger against his lips ruminatively.

beneath an opal moon Lustbader, Eric 1980