"Oh, I was just thinking of some distance things with different elevations." Fendros' smile broadened. "I knew you'd be up for a competition." Fendros glanced ahead. "And, yes, I might get an early night's sleep tonight after today's travelling."

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Sabine sniffed again. She did not loosen her grip on Peiter at all, neither did she hesitate to answer. She shook her head and swallowed before speaking. "I tried. I tried with all my strength. It was too heavy."