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They come to witness the night without being called, a sailor's guide and a poet's tears. They are lost to the sight each day without the hand of a thief.
What has fingers and a thumb but no hand?
Often wandering the streets, this group of people cannot afford to be choosers.
I am the red tongue of the earth, that buries cities.
This heavy and ancient suit was not worn with a tie, but was always worn in battle.
What do you purposefully put lots of in and on your body, but run away from when you encounter it outside?