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NOC: (Extending in both hands his large bladed weapon to Acolyte 5) Compatriot.*

*Passastil, "same (as me) person," translated variously throughout --ed

ACOLYTE 5: (looks momentarily furious, and then grabs the weapon from Noc) Acolyte.

ACOLYTE 4: (marching forth along the road) Soon!

Xundítriggar speaks soon. Advance!