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. https://t.co/4MpF94ubxM —— ࣪˖ ִֶ 𖤓 「 𝕯𝖗𝖆𝖜 so that you may 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛. 𝐑emember so that you may 𝐮𝐬𝐞. The 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 you imbue 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 thus… will prove an ally that 𝚗̷𝚎̷𝚟̷𝚎̷𝚛̷ 𝖇𝖊𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖞𝖘 」 ࣪ ˖ ✴︎˚。⋆
@gcldenprodigy ⠀
the observation held a kind of reverent acknowledgmen, as he nodded toward a half-finished glyph.
He let the words rest a moment, then added, “ But even the most dedicated apprentice needs to put her pen down eventually.
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@watchfuIeyes ⠀
Qifrey had long ago perfected the art of gentle reproach, there was something quieter beneath it. Something that might have been concern, had Olruggio been the sort to look for such things.
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@watchfuIeyes ⠀
just a convenient rearrangement of the truth. “ I was about to begin when I heard someone who should have been sleeping, still very much awake. ”
He let the words settle, then turned from the window to meet those dark blue eyes. One pale brow arched—not quite a scolding.
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@unabatinq ⠀
⠀ “ If you saw me back then, you likely heard more than a few unflattering things. I wasn’t exactly the sort of person people lined up to befriend. Still, I’d like to think that means we have the chance to start over. A blank page. ”
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@unabatinq ⠀
Getting to know his fellow witches had been the last thing on his mind.
He let the pause breathe, then offered a small, self-deprecating smile.
⠀ “ Ah… forgive me. ” His voice was gentle, almost musing.
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@Iuvitude ⠀
⠀ “ I’m glad. It’s lovely to see you so spirited this early. ” His laugh was barely a breath. “ Would you mind joining me? I was about to start our breakfast. ”
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@voidsglyph ⠀
⠀ “ Agott? ”
He tapped the door with the back of his hand, careful not to startle.
⠀ “ I heard you’re still up. I made you some tea—mind if I come in? ”
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@selfrellance ⠀
Qifrey's visible eye softened.
⠀ “ You misunderstand, Richeh. ” he said, his voice trying to convey reassurance, “ It isn't that there's more work. Actually, I was thinking that maybe you could lend me a hand and help me prepare something for us and the others to eat? ”
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@selfrellance ⠀
that effort with all the care he possessed?
But here was the truth, one he'd learned the hard way. Willpower alone, however bright, could not burn forever. Constant stress bore no lasting fruit, it only wore down the soil until nothing could grow.
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