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She gasped when a sword erupted from her stomach. The entire area went silent, screams reduced to whimpers as Neo looked down at the bloody blade in confusion. She touched it, and then slumped forward when it was drawn out of her with a sickening squelch. Despite that, she didn't fall. She turned and regarded Nicholas, stood before his daughter. With a snarl, she hurled her dagger at him.

He deflected it easily, eyes wary. His guard didn't drop.