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"I'm very excited about learning magic."

powerispain

"That's because magic is great."

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"Yes."

sheerstubbornness

"Oh, hell, you're going to be pulling double duty on the rival thing aren't you."

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"Hmm?"

sheerstubbornness

"Well, if you're competing with me at dance and Odette at magic..."

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"That sounds like just about the right amount of rivalry."

powerispain

She beams at him. What a great person.

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He beams back.

sheerstubbornness

Illia...observes this. And says nothing. But may or may not be thinking some things at the top of her lungs.

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Milan does not detect any of that because Milan is not telepathic.

powerispain

Neither is Odette, but she knows her sister. She gives her an exasperated look.

"So what did you want to see next?" she asks Milan. "Dancing's not for hours yet."

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"I don't know, what else is there to see?"

powerispain

"Mm--classrooms, dormitories, various other campus features, various other city features..."

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He shrugs. "What do you think I should see?"

powerispain

"...The edge."

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"...Correct."

powerispain

"Do you want to walk, and interact with random bits of city on the way, or have me fly you, and, well, fly?"

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"...Flying. Flying is what I want."

powerispain

Genosha from the air--from more in the air than you get by being in Genosha in the first place--is lovely. It's a planned city in the broad strokes but not in the details; everything is very sensibly laid out but individual buildings are an eclectic mix of architectural styles from cultures all over the world. Genoshan is by far the most common language spoken, but even from this height you can still hear people chattering away in all kinds of tongues. There are gardens. There are markets with everything for sale from fish to blankets to pretty baubles that seem to be made of nothing whatsoever but gemstone.

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This was such a good idea. Milan is very impressed with the view.

powerispain

Good. Genosha is her home and she loves it and she's very glad Milan approves.

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At this rate he isn't going to have any glee left over for the actual edge part.

powerispain

Well, based on his personality so far, if that's likely to be a concern maybe she should imply that he won't be able to appreciate the edge. So he takes it as a challenge.

The ocean is visible on the horizon before they actually reach the edge, but there's something dizzying about leaning over as far as the safety enchantment is inclined to let you and staring at the waves far, far below.

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