["No!" cried one child. "What do you know? You're stupid!" "It's your fault!"
The children all cried similarly rash and misguided accusations. If this was how they rationalised things, it was little wonder how they failed to gain entrance to Pigeonsblood. Their whiny voices gave Rory a headache. He had heard enough.]
Just stop. You're all stupid. That's why you failed.
[The boldest child, of course, it was Rupert, stepped in front to show the Heroes just what a reject could do. He shouted a spell and flung his arms wildly, spraying out water at the two.
Rory had seen toys with better firepower. He did not even bother with a shield. His aim was so sloppy that he simply stepped aside and remained dry. The other children, driven by Rupert's initiative, suddenly went on the attack.]
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The children all cried similarly rash and misguided accusations. If this was how they rationalised things, it was little wonder how they failed to gain entrance to Pigeonsblood. Their whiny voices gave Rory a headache. He had heard enough.]
Just stop. You're all stupid. That's why you failed.
[The boldest child, of course, it was Rupert, stepped in front to show the Heroes just what a reject could do. He shouted a spell and flung his arms wildly, spraying out water at the two.
Rory had seen toys with better firepower. He did not even bother with a shield. His aim was so sloppy that he simply stepped aside and remained dry. The other children, driven by Rupert's initiative, suddenly went on the attack.]