¡°Indeed.¡± Valerie was admittedly curious to discover whether this man at least knew of the infamous huntress. Casting a quick glance to her companion then returning her focus to the good doctor. ¡°Her name is Rayna Cruz. If the stories I have heard are to be believed she doesn't die, at least not permanently, instead rises from the ashes like a phoenix.¡±
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She had never witnessed this herself but had heard tell of it through vampires who found themselves in the woman's crosshairs. ¡°She carries a small sword that if one is marked with it doesn't heal and acts like a beacon leading her straight to them. Rayna keeps coming until she kills them. Some stories claim that the souls of her victims are trapped inside the Phoenix stone found in the hilt of her sword.¡±
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Amara was quiet as the others spoke until something was said that seemed directed at her. Slowly drawing a breath as she prepared to answer his question with brown eyes briefly glancing downward at the boxes in her hands. ¡°I don't suppose that it is necessary so much as it provides me something to do with my hands. Suppose that I am still a bit anxious.¡±
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She began looking around at the basement carefully studying all the candlelight was able to illuminate. ¡°I wish that I could find sanctuary from spirits but sadly they appear to be drawn to me like a moth to a flame.¡± Her shoulders relaxed a bit even though fingers still gripped the boxes.
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Valerie supposed the other woman's desire to busy her hands was in part due to feeling ¡®out of place¡¯ in a strange new world but suspected given time that would change. Briefly watching her then looking around letting her gaze linger on the various scrolls he¡¯d collected as their gentleman escort spoke.?
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