Tangled

Chapter 234

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234 Ava: Magister Orion Explains Things

234 Ava: Magister Orion Explains

Things

I want to protest, to insist that I'm fine, but the truth is, I'm grateful for the suggestion. My legs feel like jelly, and the idea of sitting down is appealing.

Very appealing.

I want to sit down.

Right now.

Magister Orion agrees, leading us to the familiar sitting area nearby. As I sink into a plush armchair, relief washes over me. I hadn't realized just how much effort it was taking to remain upright.

"Now," Magister Orion says, settling into his own chair, "let's discuss what happened during your practice session. I'd like to hear about your experience accessing your magic for the first time." My thoughts are jumbled now that the moment's

arrived. How do I even describe the rush of power, the

vivid memories, the feeling of connection to something greater than myself?

234 Ava: Magister Orion Explains Things

"It was intense," I begin, searching for the right words. "Like I was drowning in dreams, or maybe memories. They were awful ones, where I died in a fire. It was horrible and painful. I felt a surge of energy and then, before I knew it, the rune paper was on fire."

Magister Orion leans forward, his eyes sparkling with interest. "For the wizards of the past, past life

memories were not uncommon when first accessing one's magical core. It's as if the magic itself carries the echoes of its previous incarnations. While it isn't

it isn't unheard of. Usually, it comes with a

felt so real. Like I was there, experiencing it

Ava. It exists beyond our mortal understanding of past, present, and future. On a different plane, as it were. When we tap into it, we sometimes

are both awesome

I ask, “So, what does this mean? Is it going to

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Magister

remember my past

no." He shakes a hand between us with a laugh. "Nothing like that. It's a glimpse, a window, but nothing more than that. It's similar

change before things come to pass. Or, you see an alternate history

I murmur, thinking back.

"Ah, Sister Miriam."

as he

ears perk up, and I can even feel Selene focusing more

of a lecturer. "It's tied to their very nature-blood magic, some call it, but

Sister Miriam is different."

forward. hanging on every word. The fatigue

09:31 C

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Magister Orion

fade as

ancient lore. "Though the truth of her parentage remains a mystery to most. There isn't much known about the dhampir and what powers they inherit from their non-vampire parent, but Sister Miriam's clairvoyant abilities must come from a Fae bloodline.

everything come true, if she

me for a long time. The prophecy she gave,

heard.

works out exactly as they've foreseen. Sometimes, you make choices that change such a future. And other times, knowing pushes

make decisions without them."

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