It would be difficult for Kage's taut alertness to go unnoticed. Numerous pairs of eyes watched the object of his attention with caution, a few, perhaps, sharing his concern.
Aya slammed the water glass down with considerable force next to Kage. A single slice of sun lemon floated serenely in the chilled water, standing in contrast to the torrid, murky, tension of the Quick Sand: a dancing brightness afloat in cool clarity.
Aya slammed the water glass down with considerable force next to Kage. A single slice of sun lemon floated serenely in the chilled water, standing in contrast to the torrid, murky, tension of the Quick Sand: a dancing brightness afloat in cool clarity.




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