Sophia Harris
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The pastel light of three moons peeked through the bed of clouds. Pale red, blue, and a sharp violet from the Lost Sister wandering the skies above. Kai made a non-committal sound under the twins’ hopeful gazes. “We can meet by the northern beach.” They had never been good at taking He had no objection to another meeting, a few hours were hardly enough to make up for years lost, though he wasn’t going to blindly agree to anything. It’d be hard to keep his grade and skills a secret if they…-
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Kai craned his neck to get a better look at Lou. Two pairs of eyes examined each other with disbelief and faint recognition. If he randomly saw him in a crowd, he would never suspect the teenager before him was the same quiet kid of his memories. Now that he purposely searched for it, the hulking boy's observant gaze carried a trace of his little friend. Kai was stunned by the drastic transformation. Lou was the first to react, pulling him into a hug. To his great relief, Lou was much more gentle than…
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“You don’t have to go see them right this moment,” Flynn said, not for the first time. “We can wait another day or two or three, I don’t think they’re going to mind.” Twilight tinged the cloud in the distance with streaks of reds and oranges. With summer now over, the temperature was pleasant, some may say chilly. The women strolling the streets had taken the chance to pull out colorful shawls, with pearls jingling on their fringes. Kai dried his hands on his shirt, willing and failing to…
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The glowing network of runes was his entire world, nothing else existed. Not the bead of sweat coming down his brow or his thumping heartbeat. Careful and precise like a surgeon with his scalpel, Kai split a fraction of his attention and twisted his mana. The thread connected to the fifth and last rune. It was done. His senses tensed in anticipation, afraid he would have to start over due to some minor mistake. Instants ticked painfully slow. No pulse canceled his mana, the cube had accepted his…
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His mouth hung agape, muttering a numb ‘oh’. There must be some better, more appropriate reaction buried somewhere in his mind. Kai couldn’t find it. They were alive and well. His heart lightened as he discarded the grim possibility. Maybe it was arrogant to think that those basic instructions were the reason why they got into the scholarship program. The Republic might not be as picky or demanding as Virya, but they didn’t choose anyone for their indoctrination program. “I don't have all…
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As the Higharbor had the same polished aura of Sylspring but with a grander, stately feel. Its buildings lacked the cozy and warm atmosphere of the seaside destination. Straight, soaring lines drew the eyes up their elegant and intricate decorations. The architecture of the docks Laws and decrees rolling out of Higharbor to the rest of the archipelago had painted a picture of the man in Kai’s head. Not a very flattering one. He could almost see the governor’s planning, the cold and calculated…
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The waves crashed against the white limestone cliffs, a slow but inexorable battle between sea and land. Clinging on top like mushrooms on an old log, the little houses of Wildcliff huddled together to resist the harsh winds. It had been a much more pleasant stop than Old Port. Smaller in size and The sharp gusts helped relieve the heat of summer, though Ventura hadn’t been as appreciative. It was understandable, carrying her wares up the narrow path carved into the cliffs had been a hazardous…
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The Three other vessels and a fleet of countless boats floated around them. Old Port’s dock wasn’t much different from the one in Sylspring, just far more chaotic. Ventura chuckled at his dumbstruck face. “You must have taken a really good nap, hon’. I need to close some deals, and we’ll set off again tomorrow at noon. Take your friend with you if you want to go on shore. I’d rather not have to send a search party if you get lost.” Kai hid his annoyance, nodding like a dutiful kid. They…
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Ventura leaned in with a smile too white on her red lips. Two blonde curls escaped from her pink feathered hat, framing her face in a way that must not be a coincidence. “Don’t worry, hon’. It’s normal to be a little afraid, but this is an easy journey. I gave my word to take care of you till Higharbor, and I intend to keep it.” She booped his nose. Kai resisted the temptation to swat away her hand. He’d be on this ship for days yet, better not to offend the captain of the “I’m not…
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“So, that’s why I’m leaving for Higharbor,” Kai concluded, lifting his bag on the kitchen chair to emphasize his point. Half the dinner plates were still on the table, this was the first chance to talk to his whole family. He had made clear he wouldn’t be alone. His Four pairs of eyes locked on him, silently deliberating his fate. Only one of them tried to crack a smile, and it still was a bit uncertain. Cold sweat ran down his back. Kai maintained his stoic composure. He had managed to…
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