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it is executed shows us that this young mage
could well and truly be taught to join our college without
sponsor or patron. We wish him for ourselves.
In magi honor,
Talen Silisto, President.
Mage Council of the Known World.
My first emotion, Aimee', believe it or not, was one of stark anger.
I looked up at Desa and said "Of little use?"
"Easy, Darryn," he said, laughing. "I just wanted to show you this.
Remember that pleasure is not greatly thought of in the mages' realm, and
even when it is, it is considered a dangerous toy. Although you and I both
know that pain can be as addictive as pleasure, it is pleasure they are
most afraid of." He shrugged. "I know why as little as you."
"And these are the people you want to send me to?"
"Darryn, they are your people. They know you better than you know
yourself; you cannot live here all your life, young mage."
I sighed, wondering what I was going to do with Ryu. Desa understood
without my saying a word, but I didn't know it at the time. I started to
learn when he said, "I know you have been aching to try you
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