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"I'm a girl." When Deryn opened her eyes, the lady boffin was staring at her with no change of expression. "Indeed," she said. Deryn's mouth feel open. "You mean you...Did you barking ?" "I had no idea at all. But I make it a policy never to appear surprised." Dr. Barlow sighed, staring out the window. "Though on this occasion, it is proving rather more demanding than usual. A girl, you say? And you're quite certain?"
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"That letter was your whole future, you daft prince." "It was my past. I lost that the night my parents died. But I found you, Deryn. Maybe I wasn't meant to end the war, but I was meant to find you. I know that. You've saved me from having any reason to keep going." "We save each other. That's how it works."
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"There was a long pause. "Um, I'm afraid I don't know the word in English." "The word for what?" "I just said I don't *know* it!"
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"But it won't be much of a battle, will it?" Alek asked. "What can an airship do to a pair of ironclads?" "My guess is, we'll stay absolutely still for an hour. Just so we don't fall into any bad habits."
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"Deryn put her own arms around herself, but it didn't feel the same. "Barking spiders," she muttered softly,"
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"Do you promise?" He demanded again. "I can't let you go, Alek." She said softly. "You...what?"
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