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magical world even more than Amri did. And he also knew that he
needed it, too.
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The days passed quickly for the excited crews, and soon the
three star-cruisers found themselves settling into parking orbit over
the cloud-swirled surface of Dalton's Dream Planet. Since the planet
and its natives were truly magical, the first response the Phoenix
received from its arrival was a sudden puff of orange smoke on the
bridge.
Out stepped a wizard, decked out in robes and wielding his
power-staff. "Welcome, children, welcome! You are all invited to live
out your fondest dreams or memories on our humble world. My name is
Vandorth, and I am your representative for this visit. It is my honor
to guide each of you through the fulfillment of your wishes on the
planet's surface. Once I have read the minds of all of you and
processed the information for the central coordinator, you will be
free to come and go on the planet at your convenience."
The wizard's task was quickly completed, and the tim
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