Make no mistake, Judge Magister, my heart is a withered and deadened little thing. But a fellow can be hard-hearted and still have a sense of duty. Sharp talons, but jesses and a hood; that's all. I'm flattered by your generous assessment, though.
[ A small shrug. Then: ]
But don't dismiss the importance of diplomatic training, good fellow. Wordplay and swordplay must both be learned.
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Maker, you don't mince words, do you?
[ Then a shake of his head. ]
Make no mistake, Judge Magister, my heart is a withered and deadened little thing. But a fellow can be hard-hearted and still have a sense of duty. Sharp talons, but jesses and a hood; that's all. I'm flattered by your generous assessment, though.
[ A small shrug. Then: ]
But don't dismiss the importance of diplomatic training, good fellow. Wordplay and swordplay must both be learned.