She scrunched her face after Cryton’s trailing-off, non-answer. “You’re kidding, right?”
“I still know how to swing a sword, but—”
“Always my kidding uncle!” Dru said, forcing a smile. “Please tell me you’re kidding.”
“Strength was my advantage. Without it— and everything so different— I might be a beginner again.”
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