Hazael rose from his knees. It had to take extraordinary effort, yet somehow he managed a version of his lazy smile when he said, "You know, I've always wanted to be a bath attendant. You should take me instead. I'm nicer than my sister. " Jael returned the lazy smile. "You're not my type. " "Well, you're not anybody's type," said Hazael. "No, wait. I take it back. My sword says she'd like to know you better. " "I'm afraid I must deny her the pleasure. I've been kissed by swords before, you see. " "I may have noticed.
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