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... act that he was, in fact, taller than her. Broader. Calmer. And, annoyingly, very much aware of what effect he had on people.
"Look," he said, tone finally shifting into something more grounded, more real. "I'm not here to flirt. I came because I need someone smart and loud and sharp enough to push something through the guild without drawing too many eyes."
Aella's flirtatious edge dulled a little. She blinked again, slower this time.
"…You being serious right now?"
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