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Choking back the terror in his throat with a gulp, Garod spoke to Justicar Alexius in a bold, haughty tone befitting his persona. "I am no wanderer, good judge, but rather a diplomat from Cornwall, here to negotiate the land trade. I found this poor girl looking for you, her having wandered into the inn my companion and I were staying in, and I helped her locate you."