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Nova eyed the dagger on the ground. "What's in it for you to have a fair fight?" she said slowly. His tone still drove her crazy but it seemed as though he'd just surrendered his weapon. She shook her head slightly, irritated that she wasn't able to fully concentrate as she met his gaze. [i]I never have this problem fighting girls or ugly boys,[/i] she thought frustratedly.
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Ryder grinned. "Why not? I don't particularly relish the idea of being skewered by an arrow and its seems like a shame to ruin that lovely face of yours with an unsightly scar." He shrugged. "So if you wouldn't mind, either toss down the bow or hop back to your side of the river."