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More Revelations
Jared looked at Veronica with the expression one would reserve for a wild animal that had one cornered but that he didn’t want to spook. He especially drew back when she asked, “Tell me, have you heard of the Wizard Tribunal? Because they’re going to be sending someone to talk to you very soon.”
“I’m not a wizard,” he said. “I’ve learned an interesting trick or two, that’s it.”
“From where?” Veronica waved her hands. “Your power was subconscious for the first three decades of your life. Why do you think it’s emerging now?”
He backed toward the door. “Look, I’m not sure what you think I am, but I’m not magical.”
“Has anyone given you a book?” Veronica pressed. “Something with spells in it? Or old recipes that don’t look quite right?”
“I don’t know what you mean.” B
