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2024-10-29 19:42:56"I... I don't know," she wagged her head. "I mean, I... couldn't really see their faces like I said." she gulped nervously and glanced at her mother.
"I just need more time. Perhaps... if I could take some strands of your hair and chant on them for a while, I'd be able to discover who was with you at that moment."
Jaha was totally displeased. He looked around in a huff before turning back at Martella.
"Are you sure you did not see anything?" He grumped. There was an echo of desperation and danger in his voice.
"I... did not," she shrugged. "Why would I keep it away from you if I did?"
Tensed silence descended upon them. Jaha found it strange that Martella saw nothing. She was very powerful when it comes to foresight and would barely disappoint.
He was pained and didn't know if she was telling the truth or not.
Haga
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