"No enemies had ever taken Ankh-Morpork. Well technically they had, quite often; the city welcomed free-spending barbarian invaders, but somehow the pu...

Ye mustn't be afraid to ask for help. Pride is a good thing, my girl, but it will kill you in time.
~ Terry Pratchett ~












Ye mustn't be afraid to ask for help. Pride is a good thing, my girl, but it will kill you in time.
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