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Edmund tried to hide his laughter behind his fist. Phil glared at him.
“What?” Edmund asked defensively. “I tried to tell him not to. How was that not funny?”
“Oh it’s fucking hilarious. But that’s one of our most capable fighters down and one less potential human shield between me and the dark elf. You know the one invading our kingdom and maybe about to kill Megan, the woman you profess to love.”
“Damn” said Amy “the interesting one’s are always taken”
“I’m right here” Magnus said.
“I know” said Amy with a sweetly mischievous smile.
“I’m so proud of you” said Helen stepping up to give her a side hug.
“Another red head” said Phil rolling his eyes.
Edmund hesitated, he had to get to Megan but didn’t want to hurt the women, and wasn’t sure how to handle that strange machine that channeled lightning. Clearly Magnus was no mage, and he wasn’t even sure the metal rod with the sundial was magic, but it was obviously dangerous.
Stoppard and a recovering Tom limped towards him, Stoppard asking him permission for something with his eyes. Edward gave him a very small nod.
