Xenocrates
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Phryne and Lais — the most celebrated beauties of their time — both tried, unsuccessfully, to seduce the austere Xenocrates.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2018
“Well, let’s hope it doesn’t become the Colosseum,” said Xenocrates, a little bit of bite to his words.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
“Yes, well, Scythe Curie’s a strong woman,” Xenocrates said.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
It was more than just Rowan’s and Citra’s loss, though; it was a loss to the entire Scythedom, and Xenocrates knew it, whether he said so or not.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
High Blade Xenocrates sat on a plush sofa in the grandiose mansion that had, until just two days ago, been occupied by the late Scythe Goddard.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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