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Chapter 26

Pik'Caryl grabbed a bowl of mashed up beets and began applying them to Ree's
hair. It smelled intensely and as the color took hold, Pik'Caryl grabbed a
second bowl, full of watered honey. She repeated this three times until the
blonde hair was gone and pink hair remained.

Kian stepped out of the room and went to Ra'kad. The two spoke for some time
and an hour later several large chests were brought over containing the emptied
coffers of the Hamsah Mu'tazz guild donations.

While Kian was gone, Pik'Caryl played card games with Zsarreyen. She confirmed
what was known, the girl had the sight, but only Into things that would not
change and could not be changed. Useful to a point, but more like a curse than
a gift.

Ra'kad came in some time later and he conferred with Pik'Caryl. She smiled and
returned to the girl. 'Your father has to stay here longer, he has debts to pay
off. You will go with Kian, but should you return here you must announce
yourself. I would not return here if I were you. You must keep your mark and
you must keep your hair. Horrible things will happen to you if you don't.'
Zsarreyen nodded, understanding. 'You will go with Kian now, he has paid your
debts.'

Pik'Caryl removed the bindings around Ree and disconnected the chain attached
to her choker from the wall before walking her over to Kian. 'I hope you have a
plan for refunding your guild, Kian.' Pik'Caryl smirked, 'And I hope this one
was worth it.'