You see, there’s a fundamental connection between seeming and being. Every Fae child knows this, but you… — Patrick Rothfuss
You see, there’s a fundamental connection between seeming and being. Every Fae child knows this, but you mortals never seem to see. We understand how dangerous a mask can be. We all become what we pretend to be.
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