¿ªÔÆÌåÓý(The Dragon)"Good," the Dragon said, resting his head back on top of his folded paws once again.? "I need a few days rest to completely recover, but in the meantime, there is something you can at least try." As if responding to some silent call, Angus appeared in the doorway to the chamber, cradling a book in his arms.? It was not as big or formidable-looking as the book she'd first been given but he held it with care. "Angus has brought you a primer on basic magic," the Dragon said, nodding towards the serving man.? "He will show you a room where you can practice your reading some of the simpler spells." He paused in thought for a moment, then continued, looking up at Mikayla with one large reptilian eye.? "The key thing is not to try and read the words or even pronounce them. Just look at them and let your spirit form the words in your mouth. Do this a little bit at a time, until you grow comfortable with it.? The words will sound like nonsense when you hear them spoken out loud, but pay no mind to that.? Just let them flow and immerse yourself in the rhythm of them, until the time comes when you will feel the magic emerge from within you."? "Start with something simple. Like conjuring a cup of tea," the Dragon added, his mouth quirking wryly.? "When you can do that, come back and we'll see what else you can do." With that, the Dragon closed his eyes and was instantly asleep, his breathing resonating with a deep sonorous rumble. ? "If you'll come with me, Mistress Mikayla," Angus said, motioning towards the doorway, "I'll show you to the room you may practice in." The usually somber servant looked visibly impressed.? "He must think highly of you, mistress," the man said as they went out into the hallway.? "This is his own personal primer that he composed from his own studies." ?- Mikayla - Mikayla followed Angus. Although outwardly she appeared the model of confidence inside her mind and heart were racing...screaming. Magic...she didn¡¯t want to learn magic. She had been taught that magic was evil. That it would harm you. Turn your heart cold. And so far it seemed a bit true...look at the dragon. What it did to him. It made him into a dragon turned him cruel...made Angus a man. What would it do to her? Then why did she say she would? Because she wanted to help.? As angus opened the door she said. ¡°Angus do you like being a man?¡± |
