The Assassin moved quietly from roof to roof until he was well away fr…

Terry Pratchett
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The Assassin moved quietly from roof to roof until he was well away from the excitement around the Watch House. His movements could be called cat-like, except that he did not stop to spray urine up against things. ✨ Terry Pratchett (2002). Night watch, Doubleday UK
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The Assassin moved quietly from roof to roof until he was well away from the excitement around the Watch House. His movements could be called cat-like, except that he did not stop to spray urine up against things. ✨ Terry Pratchett (2002). Night watch, Doubleday UK

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