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"Alice, I am offering you a chance to join the guard. I would hate to see your talents wasted. Join me, enjoy the rest of your existence here, with us."
Without taking a second to think about it she answered him. "Thank you, I would be honored."
A sly smile spread across his face, signalling that he had won. He could not have planned this better if he had tried. I read his thoughts and saw that he'd coveted Alice's gift for some time, she would make an excellent addition to the guard. It was known that he surrounded himself with those with unique gifts, this situation just gave him what he wanted on a silver platter. Someone who could see the future.
He waved his hand towards the rest of us. "Execute them."