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use I make of
my magic, the better it is. In the first few years after I earned my
freedom, I fooled around with it all the time, and it got boring. I've
learned that in the long run, it's more fun to play by the rules. I've
also learned how to use my magic powers to temporarily nullify
themselves, and late last night, after I materialized, I did it. Now,
I'm all but powerless until this body dies."
I didn't know what to say. It sounded like she'd made a huge
sacrifice, and it sounded like she'd made it so Maki Akimoto could live with me.
I looked at Maki's for a while, trying to understand her, and I felt a bit
lame when I finally broke the silence. "Do you have a name?"
"Each time I've taken a material form for any length of time, I've
taken a new name. You chose my form, you may as well name me too."
"But what name were you born with?"
"Beryl."
"It's a pretty enough name, do you mind if I call you that?"
"OK." Maki Akimoto smiled. "I'm glad I chose you, you know?"
"Why?"
"Because you're a gentleman."
"Thanks," I said, looking at Maki's beautiful body as Maki Akimoto stood in
front of me. "Look, what are we going to do. What am I going to do with
you?"
"I don't know."
"That's crazy. I've got to go to work today, what will you do?"
"Whate
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