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“Aw, come on, Leto,” Ro whined. “I can’t take another speech on

how the world would be lost if you guys hadn’t started bossing

everyone around. I swear, for such a scrawny species, your egos are out

of control!”

“Nonetheless,” Magnate Leto said, reaching up to rub his temples,

“elvin history is an important segment of Mr. Sencen’s education. And

his recent lack of attendance has drawn the notice of his father, who

hailed me today to discuss his son’s absence records.”

“You’re going to let him bully you?” Keefe asked.

“I’d rather him bully me than bully you,” Magnate Leto said gently.

“I can handle him—”

“I’m sure you can. But I’d prefer you didn’t have to. Especially since

—in this instance—he’s not completely wrong. I realize that

traditional learning is not your favorite pastime. But being a Foxfire

prodigy is not only an honor—it’s an advantage. One that not everyone

receives. Even fewer are accepted to the elite levels, which you’ll be

tested for at the end of the year.”

“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand that’s what this is really about. Father of

the Year is worried I’m going to embarrass him by not being accepted,

so now he’s got you hassling me—”

“Quite the contrary. My involvement stems entirely from my desire

to see you succeed. You would be a valuable asset to the nobility if you

could learn to exercise a modicum of discipline—”

“Not exactly the best sales pitch,” Keefe interrupted.

“Perhaps not. But deny it all you want—we both know you care

about our world’s future. Why else would you spend so much time

helping Miss Foster’s causes?”

“Uh . . . you’ve seen how cute she is, right?” Keefe asked.

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