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"You weren’t fast enough," Finn said "I couldn’t let theue

Finn helped entle way he pulledyou"

"Don’t be silly We were outnuuys…" Reminded me of Valek and his corp "Even with my sais…Damn They took my sais"

"At least they didn’t take your life," Finn said

"Thanks to you How did you find ed down a couple guards We were on the way to the station to organize search teao uards escorted me to the closest station house

It turned out to be HQ, and every soul on duty descended on me the instant I arrived Finn stayed beside ue details about the men, but couldn’t provide any usable information As for a es at the Council Hall

The ache in ht to keep my eyes open Finn noticed and offered to walk uards felt one protector was inadequate and I ended up with six escorts

Before the group would allow o outside without protectors At this point, I agreed Finn shotday I nodded and hurried inside With only a few hours left until dawn, I didn’t waste any ti for Leif’s pain-relieving wet dog potion, I slid into bed

I’d just finished my breakfast when Nic and Eve joined me at my table in the co you here this ht Does thismore of these coincidences?"

He scratched the stubble on his chin "You liked being beat up? I thought you were sth in nu" He stood

"You can’t walk and talk?" Eve asked his"

As we strode over to headquarters, Eve said, "After last night’s attack, the Captain arranged for you to be escorted at all times"

"All? You know I’m protected in the Councilor’s Hall and at the inn"

"I meant on the streets We are to make sure you arrive at your various destinations without incident," Eve said

"What about to with Finn"