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Ashlar looked back at him stubbornly when he laughed, though it did make him doubt. Perhaps Tulimaq did not even care to know him. If he wouldn't agree to it, Ashlar could not (and would not) force him, but he wanted to understand.

I am. He replied, frowning. It wasn't only that. He wanted Tulimaq to see him as well, and he felt this was the only way. The man had shown him no recognition otherwise. He knew he would not win, but perhaps with trying he could gain some measure of esteem.