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Alai
A member of Ender's Launchy group, Alai is originally Bernard's best friend. Alai comes to appredate Ender's many talents and becomes leader of a group that includes both Bernard's m-group and Ender's outcasts. When Ender gets assigned to Salamander Army, Alai reveals his true friendship in a hug and a whispered "Salaam." "Whatever it meant to Alai, Ender knew that it was sacred; that he had uncovered himself for Ender, as Ender's mother had done, when he was very young." Alai's voice is the first Ender hears when he is finally allowed to work with others at Command...

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