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Don’t you remember what your grandfather used to say? That thing about pots and people?””That pots were like people,” Alex replied flatly, thinking back to his grandfather carrying a tray of wet freshly thrown clay pots across the studio in ancient Athens. “He said you couldn’t tell how well they’d turn out until they’d been fired in the kiln.””Well then?””Well then, what?” muttered Alex. “Some pots shatter in the heat, Aries. I should know. I was the one who had to sweep them up every evening. Sometimes it’s better not to go near the fire.””Well, that’s the spirit I must say!” huffed Aries. “Thank you very much!
