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I never slept much, so instead, I sought to gather more information about Rivanna, the North, and her rebellion. I searched for clues but found the back door of the house open instead.
The old physician was outside, sitting on the steps and smoking. I approached him. Despite his age, he clearly heard me, but he didn’t turn his head or acknowledge my presence. Leaning against the doorframe, neither of us said anything for a little while.
“I learned a long time ago not to ask questions I knew I didn’t want the answers to,” the old man suddenly remarked.
“Clever,” I acknowledged.
“But that doesn’t stop me from still wanting to know,” he added.
I understood that sentiment. Even if there were some things one shouldn’t know, the desire to uncover them persisted. However, as the say
