Change of Battles

"After I'm done learning you, then I'll make sure and teach that runt Halmut a few things!"

"THAT BRAT!!!"

Halmut roared and smashed one of the chairs around the viewing table, one of the chairs that Halmut hadn't already smashed.

"He's lucky to be alive!" shouted Halmut, breathing more fire around the room. "When I get my chance, you'll be left drawn and quartered! Your skull will rest at my desk and your hide will adorn my floor so that you'll forever be trampled under my feet!"

As Halmut tried to calm his breathing, flames trickled out of his throat. Only the soothing sensation of absorbing stimulants could calm Halmut's wild flames.

But the more Halmut watched, the fierier his temper became.

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"After I'm done learning you, then I'll make sure and teach that runt Halmut a few things!"