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NOC: (hesitates, confused) Why... yes. That is exactly why I come this way. (The three acolytes stand together, watching him carefully) I am Noc, an armsman of some repute. I am under contract. And elsewise I still pay my buying-out debt to Khaddan, the Wound.

ACOLYTE 6: (this one is large, round and white-skinned, and missing an ear. A large blade is strapped to one arm) There will be no debts under Xundítriggar.

NOC: He’ll pay it for me, then?

ACOLYTE 6: No prior covenants maintain under Xundítriggar.