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Jael returned the lazy smile. You're not my type. Well, you're not anybody's type, said Hazael. No, wait. I take it back. My sword says she'd like to know you better.

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Laini Taylor
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: December 11
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Chico
California
Sword
Waiting
Returned
Back
Better
Lazy
Wells
Smile
Well
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Anybody
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