Bracken shield

  "I understand you can protect those around you from outside scrutiny," Warren said. "Sort of a psychic shield. "

  "Yes," Bracken said. "How would you know that?"

  "Are you doing it now?"

  "I always do it. Nagi Luna is constantly trying to spy. The only scrying tool I can't thwart is the Oculus. I see that you have a charm that protects you from scrutiny. "

  Warren fingered the feathery, beaded amulet around his neck. "A recent gift. We need to talk. "

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