That savage smile returned, and the tip of the blade twitched as she slid her fingers along the hilt, choking up, before moving in a quick strike.
But her target dove, and the blade bit into nothing but wood where his head should have been. She snarled, wrenching it free and turning.
Three little words. And they were gone.
Nergui Shrieked, cheated. First her prize, then a second victim.
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The Lifers landed in the lawn outside the infirmary, and because there were always those close by, watching, bodies were moving for them before the conscious one of the two could call for help.
He moved, swiftly away, and a swarm of others fell around Ever, checking for vitals, the wound, before getting him on a gurney and rushing him inside.
and be blue