I do not know how you have done this to me. I thought that if I returned the help you had given me that I would be free of the inexplicable influence you have over me. But it does not seem to be working, and you say you cannot break the thread." Mari realized that her mouth had fallen open as she stared at Mage Alain. "Are you serious?"" What would I be if not serious?"" You're saying that I put a spell on you that controls your thoughts and actions?"" Why else am I here?" The Mage asked." Because it was the right thing to do! "" The..what? I am still uncertain about what right thing means–" the trace of puzzlement had retired to him." Listen.. Mage Alain! I don't..put spells on boys! Or men! Or anybody! I have no idea why you think that you are thinking about me, but I assure you that it has nothing to do with me thinking about you or making you think that you want to think about me! . Jack Campbell
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