It was a mistake only a veteran fairyer would notice. Gilbert only caught it out of the corner of his eye, but those with years of experience in the field knew, a glancing flash was all you ever got with the fay, and you always had to be ready.
Gilbert turned nonchalantly in the ankle-high pool and walked toward the dark pipe that trickled water into the…
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