"Best to wake up early. My parents told me that dawn is a common time for eggs to hatch. Something about the increase in temperature makes it more likely for a hatchling who is just about ready to break his shell decide that it is time to do it" Larek replied.

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"Alright, then. I think we've 'worked' on you enough, Tran. You seem to be fine" Orna replied, finishing the rubdown with a pat on his back. "Feeling any better?"

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"I think we are stalemated in chess too" Kos told Railing, somewhat amused by the situation.