"Yeah, whatever, rub it in, see if I care." Narsi had enough venom still that coming off as indifferent was hardly believable. "Just 'cos I have to be here and train with you boneheads doesn't mean I have to treat you like family, got it?" She lowered her eyes. "As soon as I get to beat Lorag up, I'm leaving."

Rhazii returned with some sturdy sticks under his arm. "Really? That's why you're here?" He couldn't stifle a snort. "You make it sound like you'll get it done in a week or two."

"Shut up," Narsi said under her breath.

"Stand up," Rhazii said, holding forward one of the sticks. "We'll begin while Julan finishes up."

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Fendros nodded without making eye contact. "Yes. It was unfortunate, but at least he didn't... didn't hurt anyone." Fendros put a hand on the table. "I cannot begin to express how sorry I am that my father behaved in that manner. It was unfair on you that the problems between the two of us put everyone in danger."