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"Hogwash!"
Magister Orion's roar rushes through the space with such force
and volume that my foot slips off a stair coming down. Only Vanessa's quick reflexes in grabbing my arm and hauling me backward saves me from an undignified tumble down the stairs and whatever injuries that might have brought my way.
Marcus squeezes by me on the stairs, motioning for me to stay
back as we strain our ears to listen in.
There's someone else talking, a female voice that's unrecognizable to any of us, judging by the looks on everyone's faces.
"Balderdash. This is nothing more than an attempt to curb my
authority-"
The voice cuts Magister Orion off again, but I can't hear what she's
saying.
Marcus' brows lower into a fierce look that sends shivers down my
back, and Vanessa's jaw is tight enough to crack her teeth. Whatever they're hearing, it isn't good.
Magister Orion's voice continues to climb the decibel ladder.
"I refuse to be constrained by arbitrary regulations, Florice. Should you wish to summon me, do so with the proper backing. Your misuse of authority holds no sway here. This is a battle you cannot hope to win."
The argument between Magister Orion and Florice continues to
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is too long and
lips. She's not even conventionally pretty, with a pinched look to her
every way.
looked
despite the lack of wrinkles in her skin, and altogether
at all, except in
too shrill, despite being cold and level. It stings my ears to listen to
maintains eye contact
and into my head with a rush of heat. The way she looks at us, like we're
saw her as
of orange energy surges towards Florice, shoving her
is unacceptable!" she protests, her
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cracking. "You cannot-"
the door slams shut behind her, leaving blessed
nowhere to go now for relief, but there's a sick feeling of satisfaction as I
on her
to us, his face a mix
apologize for allowing you to witness such a disgusting display," he says,
of
in my head,
She's furious, too.
you
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