Definitely this one:  fear ~ BMB character practice 1    “Fear is corruptive,” December announced dully, running one pale finger along a throwing knife’s blade; the silver material it was constructed from glimmered dismally in the hideout’s low lighting. “And as your leader, I’ve made the call that training is in order. Fear training.” Raising his gaze from the newly-sharpened blade clutched tightly in hand, the thirteen-year-old raised one questioning eyebrow. Observation taught him that a rapid torrent of questions and complaints would soon be following the statement, and he gazed at the twenty-some recruits staring back at him.
    “Fear training?”
    “What do you mean, corrupted?”
    “Training? C’mon, December.”
    Raising a single hand, the crimson-eyed teenager coolly met the accusatory glares and shouts he received from his fellow thieves. “Yes, fear training. As I said, mere moments ago, f

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