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 ↳ Julian stepped past Mark, almost pushing him aside in his determination to present himself in front of Gwyn. He stood with his back straight chin up. "In a fairy battle, one can pick a champion to represent them," he said. "If I could stand in for my brother in a fight, why not now?" .... "If someone volunteers to take the place of a condemned man, we cannot gainsay it." Gwyn's look was troubled. "Are you sure, Julian Blackthorn? This is not your punishment to take." Julian inclined his head. "I'm sure."