Excerpt: ...trigger; the slightest extra pressure meant flaming death. "That's better," Hilary approved. "You shall pay for this," howled the Mercutian, finding voice again. "You shall suffer a hundred deaths in one." "Softly," Hilary grinned. "Just a little while ago you were very anxious to meet me. Now that I'm here you don't seem overmuch pleased." Joan was rummaging frantically in the open chest. The Viceroy started, his unlidded pink eyes opened wider. But he was careful to keep his hands in plain view. "You are the ...
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Excerpt: ...trigger; the slightest extra pressure meant flaming death. "That's better," Hilary approved. "You shall pay for this," howled the Mercutian, finding voice again. "You shall suffer a hundred deaths in one." "Softly," Hilary grinned. "Just a little while ago you were very anxious to meet me. Now that I'm here you don't seem overmuch pleased." Joan was rummaging frantically in the open chest. The Viceroy started, his unlidded pink eyes opened wider. But he was careful to keep his hands in plain view. "You are the Earth dog who killed the Magnificents." "I wouldn't call names," Hilary advised. "It might be unhealthy. But I am that very individual. And I trust"
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