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It was just that she had the need to tell him something honest, something honest and unhappy, because cheerful lies tonight were too depressing and too sharp, turning in on her like pins
Kristin Cashore
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Kristin Cashore
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: June 10
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Boston
Massachusetts
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He considered her seriously. Well. And that's easy, he said. My Grace will protect me from him, And I'll protect you. You'll be safe with me, Katsa.
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Hidden yourself in a hole and dared to burden no one with your grievous friendship? I will have friends, Katsa. I will have a life, even though I carry this burden.
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Wonderful, Garan grumbled when he'd gone. We'll grow a reputation for our kindness to lawbreakers.
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She would like to restrain from cruelty and receive no admiration for it.
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