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.
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
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 the
spirit more willing to engage. To my surprise,
they muse. "You're more persistent than I gave you credit
this mean you'll answer
tilts their head, regarding me with those
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you're asking
Why can't magical beings ever give straight answers? Is it against some freaking supernatural law they hold deep in their souls? It's ridiculous.
thoughts. "Okay, then
we start with why you're here?" They gesture to the revitalized forest around us. "You
learning. My teacher-I was separated from my teacher. I'm on my own right
you humans.
teacher, if you pay attention. That's the problem with Never paying attention. There are no ornate rules to
it? It doesn't feel that way to
they're a spirit,
lot of sass in your head for someone asking
throat, trying to keep my thoughts out of my head.
and therein lies the danger. Wild magic, untamed and uncontrolled, is a force of nature. It responds
teacher so I wouldn't kill myself and everyone
hasn't 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
do wizards
an otherworldly light as they consider my question. Their body continues to rotate slowly in the air, defying gravity in
slightly mocking tone, "they think they're so clever. They've
forward eager to understand "What do you
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a magical dumping ground. When they feel the pressure building up, they funnel that excess energy into these constructs. Imagine a pot of boiling water. Instead. of turning down the heat, they just keep adding
About Tangled - Chapter 290
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