There are three stages to a battle: First you're bored. Then you're terrified. Then you're dead. Each is necessary, and they must all come in the proper order. (Michael Swanwick)

There are three stages to a battle: First you're bored. Then you're terrified. Then you're dead. Each is necessary, and they must all come in the proper order.

Michael Swanwick

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