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The sun hung low, painting the wheat field in amber. I cleared my throat, a blunt, embarrassed sound escaping me as I straightened my posture. My red hair caught the last of the light. "Good evening," I said, correcting myself with a curt nod. "I am Carsein, second son of Duke Russ. It's good to meet you." My expression was guarded, direct, offering no false courtesy.