Tangled
Chapter 290
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290 Ava: Imbalance
"You're really bad at taking care of yourself, aren't you?"
The little bit of life I'd managed to bring back to the forest is already dwindling, but the spirit- Grimoire, I'm pretty sure-is floating in the air when I open my eyes, lying on their side with their head propped on their hand. "Excuse me?" What a welcome.
"Not eating. Don't even notice you have a fever. Wild magic inside of you." They shake their head. "You'll implode at this rate."
A fever? My forehead feels cool to touch. "I don't have a fever."
"Your hand is as hot as your-never mind. Not my problem if humans want to kill themselves." They roll over, presenting their back to me.
"What do you mean by wild magic? And why would I implode?"
The spirit waves their hand dismissively, not even bothering to look at me. Their indifference is frustrating.
Last time, they spoke with me after I connected with the magic hidden here.
Fine. If that's what it takes to get answers, I'll try again.
Once I focus, the hidden magic pulses beneath the lake, calling my attention.
I touch my forehead discreetly. It feels cool to me, but the spirit's words nag at the back of my mind. Could I really have a fever?
Pushing the thought aside, I concentrate on the magic thrumming beneath the water, the faintest whisper of it grazing the land. Reaching out with my senses, I try to coax it to life once more.
nothing happens. The forest remains silent, the air still. But then, slowly, I feel a warmth spreading from my fingertips. It travels up my arms, settling in my chest before radiating outward. The golden glow returns, seeping from my hands into
magic flows, I become acutely aware of my body. There's a strange heat building inside me, different from the warmth of the magic. It's uncomfortable, almost feverish. Maybe
spirit more willing to engage. To my surprise, they're hovering closer now, their
more persistent than I gave you
mean you'll answer my questions
their head, regarding me with those unfathomable
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you're asking the
frustrated sigh. Why can't magical beings ever give straight answers? Is it against some freaking supernatural law they
read my thoughts. "Okay, then what should
here?" They gesture to the revitalized forest around us. "You seek more power, yet you don't understand
separated from my teacher. I'm
you humans.
teacher, if you pay attention. That's the problem with Never paying attention. There are no ornate rules to magic. Do
It doesn't feel that
they're a spirit, and I'm
lot of sass in
trying to keep my thoughts out of my head.
a force of nature. It responds to your emotions, your desires, but without proper guidance, it can consume you. It Isn't
I needed a teacher so I wouldn't kill myself and
it? They're rotating in the air, spinning slowly until they're upside down, seafoam-colored hair reaching the ground. They look ridiculous, despite the grim words and solemn expression. "Magic requires balance, they explain. "What you're doing now is drawing power from the world. around you, but you're not giving anything back. It's like trying to fill a cup with a hole in the bottom. Eventually, the
do wizards
they consider my question. Their body continues to rotate slowly in the air, defying gravity in a way that makes
they're so clever.
understand "What do
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energy into these constructs. Imagine a pot of boiling water. Instead. of turning down the heat, they just
About Tangled - Chapter 290
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