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Because of the always abundant moonlight, Armand breathed a sigh of relief when he entered the central courtyard. He didn't see anyone he knew out there, though the space could hardly be called deserted. He moved further into the open, superstitiously avoiding the shadow of the actual tower jutting above them.
He headed for the traitors wing, bracing himself for another uncomfortable journey in the unfriendly darkness inside.