Their shocked silence permeates the small group; finally, Sheynne turns to Kelvin, "Do as Queen Namora asked—have our men among the prisoners heal those that are wounded."

Kelvin nods stiffly before relaying the command to a nearby soldier. Turning to Mora, as she is obviously in charge of this exchange, he tensely asks, "And what is it that I am supposed to tell my men? They will see those that fought against them as enemies—their corruption will not be easily forgotten."

"Aye," agrees Wallace, "I am having a hard enough time considering the possibility of an immortal being—I certainly do not want to tell my kinsmen this."

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