Haunted Wood sleight of hand

She would get no retorts from Clarence. Vanity could choose to believe how she wanted to, and Clarence would do the same. Perhaps they'd never see eye to eye. Perhaps, when he was better, Clarence would have to challenge her again. 

Perhaps it wouldn't be necessary. 

The wolfdog turned around and headed in the opposite direction, posture neutral. There wasn't any shame in losing a fight from time to time. 

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