The Weight of the Clock

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She didn’t say anything, didn’t move—just tilted her head, giving off that classic “You’re late” vibe.
I gave her a half-smile. “Didn’t have you pegged as a clock-watcher,” I said, trying to keep it light.
Her lips twitched. “We all watch the clock, Lady Ashcombe. Some of us just see the sand running out.”
I edged in a bit, hand hovering near my dagger, because hey, better safe than sorry. “You got something for me?”
She shrugged, all casual. “Do you still have my stuff?”.....
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