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238 Ava: A History of Magic

"That makes sense. Finished with my vegetables-all crunchy and drowning in garlic, which. seems to be a favorite Fac flavor-I attack the first steak on my plate. It looks similar to chicken, and has some sort of thick layer of cheese melted over it.

Once it enters my mouth, I have to bite back a groan.

Delicious.

Everything I eat here is good. I need to ask Magister Orion about learning how to create food. out of nowhere, but I'm too busy shoveling the food in my mouth to ask something so practical. Besides, I'm not able to replicate the magic anyway.

Later.

I'm definitely going to learn it later.

It would really come in handy.

"When we introduce ourselves, we rarely include our family names. It is always our full name and title, if we have one. You humans have both names as your identity, and so we often use them. If it bothers you, I can always call you by your short name."

"It doesn't bother me at all, I assure him, stabbing into another bite. "If you use titles, I should probably mention that Vanessa is a Healer in the Westwood Pack." But I can't remember her last

name.

What's her last name? Shit, I'm a terrible person. I'm pretty sure she introduced herself with her full name when we first met. Then again, I was pretty out of it.

Still.

I should know this.

turns to Vanessa, his expression softening. "My apologies, Healer Vanessa. I've been remiss in my manners. May I ask your full name?" Vanessa straightens in her chair, a small smile playing on her lips. "Vanessa Thorn, Healer

was someone else with that name, but I can't

mate's delta. Delta Ryder Thorn. You've met

must be his

and I didn't even know she had a brother/ cousin/something

grow closer to my people and learn more about them, and I failed with someone who's quickly grown into a

life and histories? Such things come out in time. Vanessa doesn't even talk that much 238 Ava: A History

no surprise she doesn't talk

was mated to Vester for ages. They don't show off their mating bond much in

couples. Then again, as I think has been established several times

pleasure to make your proper acquaintance, Healer Vanessa Thorn. And you, sir?" He turns to Marcus, who's been quietly observing

says, his voice gruff but

unnecessary words. Especially when he's on duty-which, right

Marcus," Magister Orion says with a chuckle, "I believe it's only fair that I properly introduce myself as well. He stands, his massive frame

knew Magister Orion was important, but this sounds like a lot more than just some old man with an enthusiasm for human

with the important questions. "I've heard of many terms now-magician, witch, wizards. Now

also manifested as a wizard. Also known as witches, or magicians. Over thousands of years, many names have come about for humans with magic. Illusionist, arcanist, shaman. While every school of magic focused and taught in different specialties, the core of human magic is always the same. It

difference in Fae magic and human magic, then?" Vanessa's forgotten all about her food, leaning over the table

the air we breathe. We cannot create from nothing, but we can encourage or manipulate

from nothing, then how did you make this

them both for asking the questions my sluggish brain can't come up with, too

saying is interesting, but my eyelids threaten

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struggle to stay

already have a core of magic within us. But it is incredibly rare. There are those who believe that I have human blood within my veins. It's always. possible, though I

magic. As a Grand Sorcerer, I am the bridge between the human and Fae worlds for magical affairs. As Magister, I am the bridge between humans and their magic." Then he laughs,