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Clarissa
The man that Clarissa had been watching handed his precious bundle reluctantly to the mysterious couple, whose appearances were covered with poor woolen robes.
“Keep my daughter safe.” He whispered urgently, confirming Clarissa’s hope that he was her future child’s father.
She giggled, thinking that she could not wait to meet him. When the couple began to pull back their robes, Clarissa leaned in, eager to see who would be given her child. But the vision quickly grew black as the world she observed melted away.
Clarissa sat in her chair, blinking off into space. She was back in the tavern. The day had set. A candle provided light between her and the p
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Clarissa Evander picked up the pace once they were outside and directed her to a short building on one side of town. It was big in girth, but a tall man would bump their head on the ceiling if they were not careful. In the backyard was a large field with various types of targets. And there was an area sectioned off for the fencing class held twice a week. Evander smiled at her. “The day may have gotten off on the wrong foot. But I am glad that you are alright.” She smiled at him warmly. Nothing that had happened today could be blamed on him.
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Stefan Stefan enjoyed his conversation with the purple sage despite his past when she sat up and reached down to the floor. Returning with a small soft gray foxen in her arms, the old lady pet it with one hand. “This is Chrome.” He smiled a little wider and nodded his acknowledgment of the creature. Foxens had many similarities to both cats and foxes. They were usually small and wiry, like both species. But they had an undercoat of soft cotton-like fur like a kitten would have, while the outer coat was sleek as a fox’s. The foxen turned its head lazily to look at Stefan. “She wanted to meet you.” The purple sage explained and waved her free hand at him.
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Stefan Stefan stormed through the streets. Not only did the old witch force that vision on him, but it also made little sense. Afterward, he was filled with a sense of foreboding. His only thought was that he needed to check on Clarissa. He left the old witch busying herself around her home, gathering supplies to record and interpret the visions seen. She said it was rare that the pearl spoke, especially to others. Yet, it had spoken to him, shocking for her because he was not even a villager. He wondered if the lack of connection to this village was why the vision was so confusing and filled him with apprehension. But he wouldn’t rest until he ensured the safety of his bride. Then, he would escort Clarissa back to talk to the purple sage.
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Clarissa Somehow, Clarissa could move towards the rustling leaves without a sound. Suddenly, she was grateful that she was still in the leather armor and not her dress. It did not matter at this moment that it was unseemly for a lady to dress in pants. Mimi riled up in her head. “If that is someone else trying to hurt you, I will crush them!” He threatened violently. Clarissa just lifted a finger towards her lips. Mimi may not be able to see her move, but he understood her intent. He lay silent in her mind, and she could sense his readiness to attack whatever threatened her. It was odd that it made her feel safe. She stepped into the forest lithely. She was not sure who or what was lurking. Nor did she know what she would do if it were someone wh
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Clarissa “I am glad that you came to see me before you left, my child. I can help equip you for your future journeys. You would not have had the chance had you chosen to wait to see me.” The purple sage spoke slowly. “Yes, ma’am,” Clarissa said, fighting the urge to get up from her seat and sit at the old lady’s feet. She remembered doing so as a child during the festivals when it was storytime. “But didn’t you know I was going to come tonight?” “Do you remember when the village went through that drought? I had already gathered the necessary supplies to overcome the storm. I had seen the drought bring fires and lost crops in my dreams. I saw our village destroyed and our clan struggling in the wilderness for food. Instead, we were ready.”
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Stefan As soon as Stefan stepped into the night, the hut door slammed itself shut behind him. He stopped and glanced over his shoulder. “No worries, Violet will take good care of your little pet.” A silky voice echoed through his head. He put his hands on his ears but it did nothing to quiet the voice. He felt something pressing up against the side of his leg. “She is a very strong one.” The voice cooed. He looked down to see the foxen rubbing against him like a kitten. “I know the witch is powerful.” He retorted as he stared down at Chrome. Now the foxen was talking to him. Great! He
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Clarissa Clarissa shuddered and was suddenly grateful they planned on leaving as soon as possible. “But I cannot leave you to fight…” She began to object. The purple sage grabbed her by the face and looked directly into her eyes. “Be wary of Mrs. Fairwater. She is not who you think she is.” “What does that mean?” Clarissa asked as the purple sage pushed her to the far back room of the hut. Her strength was insane for an elderly lady. But the door closed behind Clarissa without an answer. She glanced around the humble bedroom with ample cabinets and dressers. They made the sage's small bed look even smaller. She turned around and looked at the door closed behind her. She couldn’t just leave the purple sage to
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Clarissa Clarissa was still cradled in Stefan's warm, sturdy arms. His closeness affected her intimately. “Why are you holding me like this?” She demanded. “Let me down.” His handsome smile grew teasing and larger. He let it hang around his lips lazily. His eyes sparkled with dangerous amusement. “Well, you were not going to leave town otherwise.” He said, pulling his horse to a stop before helping her down to the ground. “Feel free to mount your own horse.” He waved at the mare behind him. She walked over to it and climbed upon its back. It was easier to maneuver on the horse in the leather armor than in her
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Clarissa As Chief Yungerr attended to his people without breaks, the day swiftly disappeared. Every time someone left the room, another person entered. The sun was casting long shadows throughout the room when people stopped coming in. Mimi observed everything from the corner of the room. Everyone seemed surprised to see him. He unnerved and distracted them momentarily. But Mimi remained quiet and motionless throughout the day. Clarissa sighed, and Chief Yungerr looked over at her. She stretched her back, realizing now how stiff she had gotten. Chief Yungerr’s chair cushions were essential, and she wished her seat was more comfortable. “So, what have you learned?” He asked, interested. “We saw many people today, and they each asked for something different. But every request seemed to have the same core desires. I counted six of them.” Clarissa said, checking her notes. Chief Yungerr listened attentively. His ears twitched. Smiling, he motioned for her to continue. “More p
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