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    Mokota could see Ara Sae and Taelen stand from their seats as he and Bayard approached. Ara Sae's face went pale, and he quickly lowered his ears and head as Bayard approached. "M-Master Bayard,"  He said as politely as he could. Bayard smiled warmly and waved Sae's politeness away. "It is good to see you in one piece, Ara Sae!"  He said warmly, making Sae smile nervously.  "What... On what occasion do we have the honor of--" "Oh, stop being so official. I am an old, broken bastard now with no rank. I don't need all of the formalities,"  Bayard snapped, making Sae jolt slightly, then frown.  "No rank? What-?"   "After he banished ...