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e rest, I suppose, because
of the accumulated patronages you already have. Yes, indeed, both Thomorr
and Desa have forwarded to me significant amounts of renumeration to keep
you here." He smiled. "I have my doubts, Darynn. You are young,
undisciplined, and overpowerful. Your power derives from that most
dangerous of all human drives, sex, and not only that, the release of that
power proffers you to be a sodomite!" He pounded the table with his fist
while shaking his head. "Your life is going to be difficult, Darryn. Your
teachers are putting a great deal of trust in your hands. Do not
disappoint us."
He reached into his desk and pulled out an envelope. "Here. This is
your new-student orientation material." On the back, he wrote out a name.
Opening the packet, he pulled out what appeared to be a map and wrote on
it. "And this is where Mage Pappen lives." Finally he wrote out a note
and placed it in an envelope. "And this is the letter of introduction to
Mage Pappen." He rose from his desk; sensing a cue, I rose from my chair
as well. We shook hands as he handed me the packet. "Welcome to the
College, Darryn."
Nervous, it took me a moment to remember my voice. "Tha
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