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Another switch activates.
And a cool desert breeze sweeps across them. The temperature difference is subtle, but enough. Even I am intrigued with how hard Jessie's nipples get before forcing my focus back where it belongs.
Distraction works both ways
The plan is to get their necklaces away and then disable them or kill them. The latter is out of the question. But a third option seems to present itself.
"Wicked miscreant!" James shouts. "Do you think to shame us by displaying what God gave us?"
I look back at him in time to be struck by one of his fireballs directly in the chest. Damn it! I berate myself, caught up in my own distraction.
Rolling a couple of times on the desert floor, the flames go out, and I'm thankful the suit protected me. My chest is a bit sore, but thankfully not burned.
I regain my feet and look at the two shocked siblings.
"Sorry," I say, smiling. "Did I forget to mention I'm fireproof now?"
