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Success! Eshe watched, withholding her delight from her expression, as Cygnet gobbled down the remainder of the medicine. After watching so many children, some as aggressive as the one she was dealing with, Eshe knew that they tended to guard their resources and have an aversion to sharing.

Alright, she said, noticing that everything had been eaten. Let's go outside and get some fresh air! It wouldn't take long for things to kick off, and she wanted to ensure they were far away from her herbs before the throwing up began. She motioned towards the door, hoping the invitation to freedom would entice the child.