A Mage Of None Magic (Book 1) (32 page)

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You’re looking well, Lord Elder, all things considered.

“As are you. And thank you, by the way, for your most generous gift. I’m certain we can put it to good use.”

Nothing would please me more. A shame about the girl, though. She had potential, that one.

“Yes, a pity. I’d hoped she’d be more use to me.”

Sadly, that’s often the case with youth. No appreciation for the larger scheme of things.

“True, but there’s always next time. Whenever that may be.”

Or not. I do believe the boy will prove himself a worthy asset. Could cause you considerable difficulties if you’re not careful.

“Then I shall endeavor to be just that. I don’t suppose you’ve any compulsion to tell me precisely where he is, do you?”

None at all, I’m afraid.

“I thought not.”

You know, I can’t help but wonder whether the world would have been much different had the gods and their Sisters been able to get along as amicably as we.

“And I’d begun to fear you’d finally lost your taste for the philosophical. Maybe if the Sisters had been Brothers instead, they might not have been so vicious and self-serving.”

Ever the misogynist. If not Brothers, then perhaps merely good friends.

“I think we both know where that road leads.”

At least I do.

“As you like to claim. Although you above all others should well know that claiming something does not necessarily make it true. Or yours.”

As I’ve been recently reminded—and you’ve been practicing your subtlety. It doesn’t suit you.

“No matter. It’s nothing I haven’t said many times.”

Nor has it grown any more interesting through repetition.

“Mind your temper, old friend. It will be your undoing.”

Not mine alone, my dear Lord Elder. On that you may count.

“I see. As always, this has been most pleasant, but I’m afraid the hour is quite late. You must drop in again, in person next time, when we can talk longer.”

I shall indeed, on that you may also count. I do enjoy visiting the New Tower. Much nicer than the Old. Thank you for your gracious invitation.

“It’s the least I can do.”

Good night then, Bradias—forgive, I did mean Thaucian. I always did have trouble keeping up with all the names you’ve acquired.

“Good night, my dear Uhniethi. And not to worry. For you, any will suffice.”

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About the Author

A. Christopher Drown is a native of Brunswick, Maine, who currently resides in Memphis. His work has appeared in several magazines and anthologies. The first edition of
A Mage of None Magic
won the 2010 Darrell Award for Best Novel. His story,
Path of an Arrow
, received the 2012 Darrell Award for Best Novella. He recently completed his second novel and is at work on
The Book of Sediahm
, the next book in the Heart of the Sisters series. An award-winning graphic designer, when not slogging away at his trusty Macbook, Pedro, he can be found hiding around a nearby corner waiting to leap out at either of his unsuspecting children.

Find him on Facebook at /achrisdrown.

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