In this chapter, Marie is left on observation duty, and finds what being a successful warrior can involve.

Author's note: my apologies that the sound quality is not the best for this one, as I recorded it away from my usual location.  I hope to be back up to snuff in time for the next chapter.

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Rachel McCloud, the Bristol, Marie Rose (Sr.) and the Black Thorns are creations of James Long.

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