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You should know what happens when you play with fire, Cahill. Eventually, you'll get burned.
Maria V. Snyder
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Maria V. Snyder
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 1
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How did you - Fool your guards? They're not very good. They forgot to check the ceiling for spiders. Valek grinned. His angular face softened.
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