you must examine many trees , place your hands on them and listen to them . when you find your correct choice , the tree will speak to you . '' questions filled arii 's eyes as he looked at zaleb . '' trees can not talk . '' '' ah , but the trees do talk if you know how to listen . '' '' how do i know how to
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'' yes , '' she replied , even though she did n't quite believe herself . '' i think you have the capacity to be violent . '' '' that 's not what i asked you , edie . '' '' is n't it ? '' he shook his head . '' everyone has the capacity to be violent , male or female . what i asked you is if you think i am
violent

'' you get to taste each treat , but in order to get the next treat you have to name the one you 're tasting . '' '' sounds easy enough . '' '' hardly , '' he said dryly . he lifted a strawberry to her lips . '' what is this ? '' he asked , leaning in . she laughed . '' that 's easy ; it 's a
strawberry