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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    Maric smiled softly. He wanted to tell her that perhaps her life would not be so short after all, that magic was a pathway to many things most thought impossible. But putting such thoughts in her head so early felt almost wrong. No, such things were to be discovered. Found. Not brought. "That...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    Maric smiled for a few moments, letting himself and Ciana revel within the memories. His expression tightening ever so softly as she asked more of his life growing up. For a moment he seemed to stew, as if thinking, and then Maric began to speak. "I was born in Alliria." The Professor...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    After days on end of road rations the meal was practically a feast for the likes of them. There was no doubt in the professors mind that it would probably be one of the last of such a meal before they embarked on the last leg of their journey. The food upon ships was normally not much better...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    Maric chuckled. "A common problem." Especially for those who did not live near the sea. "Unfortunately, no." The Professor answered with a soft smile, taking in a deep breath before he began yet another small lesson. "Amusingly enough, there are many...small things in life that magic has yet...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    "I am sure, one day you will be able to go wherever you please." Maric smiled, glad that he could offer Ciana at least some comfort. Her magic made it difficult, but their journey so far had not been entirely unpleasant and he was glad for that. He hoped for more of the same in the coming days...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    Maric pulled out another golden coin from the pouch at his belt, pressing it into the mans hands and whispering a word of thanks. The attendant bowed deeply, mentioning something about calling if they required more before quickly slinking away. For a few moments the Professor stayed quiet...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    The foyer of the hotel had been made as dark as possible. Curtains pulled, candles snuffed out. Everyone inside could still see, but after the hefty purse of gold Maric had offered they had been more than willing to make accommodations. All without asking questions. "We'll be having Dinner sent...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    It did not take too long for Maric to return, ten or fifteen minutes at most. A soft knock rapped against the door of the carriage, not hard enough to shake the wood. "Ciana." The Professor called. "You can come out on this side." He called to her. An awning had been brought out from the front...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    "Ah, but you see, I had more than just a theory there to go on." Maric countered, smiling rather wide. He had known that would work. At least, mostly. Ciana's power was truly remarkable, and when they had stepped out into the storm it was a great opportunity. Every now and again even the most...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    The trip, as Maric had predicted, went rather quickly after that. One stop in a quiet little village with a night spent in a tavern that might as well just have been a families home, and then on the road once more. It was evening by the time they arrived in Selucia properly, and the sounds and...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    A nod tipped his head. "Yes, Indeed I think it might be for the best." It seemed now that the worst of the storm had passed them by, and Maric had managed to redraw the runes several times so that the fire kept them warm. He smiled and gestured towards the carriage. "You sleep in there." It...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    Maric tipped his head in a nod. She had grasped the concept rather quickly. Her magic was unique, there was no doubt in that. Her entire life would become a careful balance. Always watching how much she took and how much she used. It had always been so, in a strange way, but at least now she...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    "Yes and no." Maric said as he shook his head, deciding to immediately explain, not wanting Ciana to get any ideas. "As I said, all magic has a price." He went on "With Rune Magic that price is paid in three ways. The rune itself, what it is written with, and what it is written on." Maric...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    The Professor smiled warmly at Ciana. He wondered briefly when the last time was that he'd had such a devoted student. Not someone who was just eager to learn for the sake of power or prestige, but simply to hold the knowledge itself. Perhaps the Anirian, a few years ago, but even then fear had...
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    Private Tales Light At the End of the Tunnel

    Maric smiled. "Perhaps one day you will be able to return and show just how unLadylike you have become in your absence." The Professor mused, though knew such a thing would take time. Ciana had to learn more control first, and her home...well, her home would have to change. The city was not...