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 and rounded a corner to see Rebecca and the witches in deep discussion with MacMath and Staircrawly.

“So ye’re tellin me," MacMath was repeating excitedly, "that scars can reveal a person’s destiny?”

“That sounds a bit dubious to me," Staircrawly doubted. "What’s the correlation?”

“I can assure you," Harriet declared, "that this is a legitimate field of study backed up by generations worth of evidence! Now, if I may just show you my scar, I can demonstrate what it means.”

“Harriet, no!” Rebecca shouted as Harriet began to unbutton her shirt.

I didn't want to embarrass Rebecca, but it looked like I was going to have to tell Harriet that her crackpot scar-destiny theory was nonsense before she infected the entire school with it.

“Hey," Basil interjected. "Where’th Fiona?”

I spun around as soon as I heard knocking on the library door behind me. How did Fiona get past without me or Burnside seeing her?

“Oh great and powerful Queen of the Enchanted Realms," Fiona proclaimed when Edessa opened the door. "I am finally here! I have completed my journey back to my homeland to reclaim my heritage! It is I, your long-lost daughter! We have so much to talk about!”

“I don't have a daughter," Edessa snarled. "And you’re not an elf. You’re a delusional lowfolk nitwit! How dare you come before me and presume you share my heritage! Begone, fool!”

She slammed the door closed in Fiona’s face. Slowly the young wolfess turned to face us. Her face bore the expression of someone who just found out their entire life had been a lie. She blinked and her lip quivered. She opened her mouth as if to speak, but no sound came out. And then-

“Oh well,” she shrugged. “At least I still get to study magic. Being a beautiful and powerful sorceress is almost as good as being an elvish princess. Maybe better!”

She twirled her wand and skipped down the hallway to rejoin the rest of the group.

“I knew bringing you to Faerie would help you!” Rebecca beamed.

I stared in momentary disbelief. Curing Fiona of her delusion was undeniably a good thing, but I didn't expect it to be that easy.

Well, all you prophets and prognosticators in my audience, what did I do next?

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Roo_CatUK

Poor wolfette had to be told sooner or later

Decadent Arsenic

The waters say y'all went an' inspected the spells the school had access to and vetted the ones they definitely shouldn't have.

Walter Reimer

One thing I can say about Fiona: She can certainly roll with the punches.

Walter Reimer

Go through the library (sorting should be a breeze, with proper use of Gramerye) and isolate what you would assess as Dark or Forbidden Knowledge, and then ward that area. The students express disappointment; you reply, "You can earn access when you get older and demonstrate proper proficiency." Burnside asks about herself, and you tell her that she doesn't need to learn it; she already has those Talents, like Imaginable and Unimaginable Violence, Scaring People to Death, etc. Burnside is pleased and proud that someone appreciates her abilities. After giving her a while to cool off a little, seek out Edessa and ask about the extent of the Plague of Battles. Did it reach the other capital, or was it localized? Edessa gives vague answers. You resist the urge to leave your young charges unattended and go look for yourself.

Mondegreen

I admire Fiona’s ability to almost instantly bounce back from having her hopes and dreams crushed. Atta girl!

typeandkey

(Decadent Arsenic) >The waters say y'all went an' inspected the spells the school had access to and vetted the ones they definitely shouldn't have. >Adler: You stare in concern at the audience. “E-excuse me? Water is talking to you? … Well, I did return to Hoardblemish’s office to discuss their curriculum. Let’s, uh, continue the story. Also, I have the name of a very good psychologist if you’re interested.” . . . (Walter Reimer) > Adler: As you head back to Xavier’s office, you muse aloud to Burnside. “One thing I can say about Fiona: She can certainly roll with the punches.” (Mondegreen) >Burnside: “I admire Fiona’s ability to almost instantly bounce back from having her hopes and dreams crushed. Atta girl!” >Hoardblemish: You are in the process of trying to clear your intended office space when Adler returns to you. “Hello, Mr. Young, how did your meeting go?” >Adler: “We came to an understanding about her role in your school and had a discussion about that red beek in the library. On that note, I wish to discuss with you about what subjects are safe for your students to learn and what subjects are not.” (Walter Reimer) >Go through the library (sorting should be a breeze, with proper use of Gramerye) and isolate what you would assess as Dark or Forbidden Knowledge, and then ward that area. The students express disappointment; you reply, "You can earn access when you get older and demonstrate proper proficiency." Burnside asks about herself, and you tell her that she doesn't need to learn it; she already has those Talents, like Imaginable and Unimaginable Violence, Scaring People to Death, etc. Burnside is pleased and proud that someone appreciates her abilities.