Idiot's Guide To Villainy

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"Is violating personal space lesson one in the Idiot's Guide to Villainy?" Wynonna swatted Bobo's hand away- the devil wasn't going to touch her anymore. "Let Dolls go." She didn't beg, but the tremble in her voice didn't make Wynonna feel like she was negotiating from a position of power. "Of course," With a flick of his wrist, Bobo released Dolls from his magic. Dolls dropped to his knees, sputtering for breath, and curses to hurl in Bobo's general direction. "Xavier has his part to play in all of this too, naturally," Bobo's chin dropped to a deep nod, almost a bow, as his attention turned back to Wynonna. "None so significant as the key, though," Bobo winked at Wynonna, and then he was gone as quickly as he came. "The

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