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"The irony of life is that those who wear masks often tell us more truths than those with open faces."
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"I smile bitterly at him, then weave an illusion of his face across my own. Raffaele's expression flickers in surprise for a moment before settling back into its pool of calm. "They may have a hard time finding me, I reply.Raffaele gives me a tight smile in return. "Do not underestimate your enemies, Your Majesty, he says."
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