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He wore a traditional chiton, sandals, and a sheathed sword, like a Greek warrior in the prime of life…except for the fact that he had been decapitated. Fortunately, Valdez was fireproof. Pedestrians strolled by: a middle-aged woman in a flowery dress, a heavyset policeman carrying a paper coffee cup labeled The man in blue waved politely as he passed. They were sturdy melee fighters with thick skin. “That doesn’t mean I can pinpoint her location with my mind! “They’re getting away!”“No, not at all!” I pushed Calypso onto the bulldozer and climbed up after her. I would’ve given anything to be back home for game night, even if it meant listening to Athena gloat about her Scrabble scores.I scanned the plaza.
And please call me Nanette.”Calypso charged. She strolled forward and planted herself in front of us.
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