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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.

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

feel like there was someone else with that

Ryder Thorn. You've met him a time or

She must be his sister.

feels like ages now, and I didn't even know she had

friend I am. I even made a decision to grow closer to my people and

family life and histories? Such things come out in time.

surprise she doesn't

didn't even know she was mated to Vester for ages. They don't show

loves him deeply, but their relationship is very different from many mated couples. Then again, as I think has been

Healer Vanessa Thorn. And you, sir?" He turns to Marcus, who's been quietly

his voice gruff but respectful. "Just Marcus is

not one for unnecessary words. Especially when he's on duty-which, right

I properly introduce myself as well. He stands, his massive frame seeming to fill the entire room. "I am Magister Orion, Grand

like a lot more than just some old man with an enthusiasm for human magic.

important questions. "I've heard of many terms

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 comes from within, an innate magic that has deep ties to the elements. Not all humans can access the elements, but some can.

and human magic, then?" Vanessa's forgotten all about her food, leaning over the table as she listens

tied to their magic from birth. We are attuned to the world around us. To nature. To the air we breathe. We cannot create from

nothing, then how did you make this food appear?" Marcus interjects, also

grateful for them both for asking the questions my sluggish

eyelids threaten to droop and leave

A

a struggle

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,

the magic taught by humans. And thus I am also a Magister. A teacher of magic. As a Grand Sorcerer, I am the bridge between the