Tangled

Chapter 276

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276 Lisa: Dr. Blackwell Returns

LISA

"We're here, the Grand Sage announces, and my cramped muscles shrick with relief. We've been traveling at a snail's pace-his words, because we can't see outside-for what feels like forever. Morning? Night? It doesn't matter. We live in a box.

If it wasn't for a cleverly hidden toilet (which is gnome-sized-1 100% do not recommend using one as an adult human female), we would have been fucked. Even then, it was awkward. There's no privacy because there isn't room for it.

our

"We have a bit of a walk ahead of us," he continues, pressing buttons that enlarge our space, little magitech Rubik's cube unfolding. The gadgets hidden away by the walls reappear in their organized glory of clutter.

One catches my cyc; it looks like a small gun. He's shown it to me a few times. Pretty easy to use; point and shoot, but with a wallop that comes from its magitech origins.

After the vamp fiasco, I'm all for weapons. Give me all of them. Strap them to every inch of me. I never want to feel that helpless again.

"Can I take that with us?"

He smiles. "Of course. I'll link it to your bracelet."

"Link?" This is new.

"This will help maintain your affinity levels at the lowest synchronization rate. While our people have no magical affinity, it's a necessary concern for you."

es over

try to explain computer problems but it

her clothes in strategic locations. The Grand Sage takes

it up with a gentle smile. "Do not underestimate what is in front of

it, but I shove that impulse away. "So,

there; we have been traveling at a much slower speed. The

died

and Mia live knowing they

Dr. Blackwell

unsettling thoughts. The Grand Sage's eyes are on me, curiosity evident in his gaze. I wonder

to

insults about my incompetence. It's almost as unsettling as the situation itself. Outside, the

steps forward,

each step carefully. At twenty, I turn

and vanishes from view.

solid as ever. Another step back,

Grand Sage explains, a hint of pride

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my mouth to ask how exactly the bracelet works, but he cuts me off with

hand.

walking," he says,

questions and fall into step

It's mostly rolling plains, with a few copses

Elverly snaps, and the sound of her voice has me jumping

she's still her cantankerous

he says, cheerful as

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