Cryton grunted and pulled the knife as Dru laughed. Tugged a few steps while Cryton yanked but failed to free the affixed blade, Dru smiled.
“Veda.”
The knife popped loose and Cryton fell back, landing on her butt.
“Hey!”
Dru snickered and clasped Cryton’s hand. “Sorry.”
Cryton joined the snickering.
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