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Houston.”
“What do you want to know?” I ask.
“So you all have this cairn out there, unguarded most days, in the middle of a bloody forest.”
“It’s not exactly unguarded. Technically, it doesn’t even come under the direct purview of the College of Evocation. It is a Native American holy site under the protection of Red Turtle.”
“Who was bloody nowhere to be found when the zombies manifested. And he isn’t even a member of any of the Colleges. Even the College of Witchery. He’s a bloody hierophant who isn’t answerable to anyone. I’ve been swotting at all this homework you gave me. But I don’t need to be an evoker to know everything is snookered. If Annie hadn’t asked you to sponsor her for the Zombie Walk, we’d have our very own live episode of The Walking Dead going on right now.
“And that bloke Steve, the Justicar friend of yours, he bloody well had the right idea with those Necromancers. They were about to go all Umbrella and take those zombies back to research! Next thing you know, they’ll be building a mansion with a Red Queen computer guardian! And we know how that turned out!”
“You watch too many horror movies.”
“You don’t watch enough!” He puts his head down. “I’m sorry. Not like me to yell. Apologies.”
“I get why you’re frustrated. And you are correct. Yesterday could have been a devastating situation. And it shouldn’t have gotten to that point. There is no excuse for the number of security lapses that occurred that allowed that situation to come together like it did.”
“It’s someone’s job to make sure that doesn’t happen, though. Right?”
“The Archmage of the College of Evocation is stretched thin right now. You know about the situation involving the rogue Necromancer using forbidden magic. And then there is the issue of Lord Advocate of the Eighth of the Nine disappearing. And you know the Veil is very thin right now because of the coming Harvest Moon, which is why these security protocols are important, by the way.” I tap the booklet in front of him.”
“Then he should get some bloody help!”
“That’s why he asked me for help.” Eric rolls his eyes. “What was that for?”
He lowers his voice. “But that’s the point. You’re an amazing demonologist, Nancy. And a great teacher. I can’t believe how much I’ve learned working with you. Houston is very lucky to have you guiding him. But this is the thing; you’ve been away from the Craft a long time. You’re just getting back into the thick of it yourself, and the Archmage leans on you like you’re his bloody second-in-command. And not just you. Most of the real work is being done by you and your dead mum and your dead nan. And they are lovely people. Don’t misunderstand. But this is his job. Not the job of the dead.”
“As a demonologist, yes, this is my job, too. Every single member of the College of Evocation has the same responsibility. None of us can walk away from a threat to the Balance. Defendere Velo . Defend the Veil.”
“Well, in that case I’m glad I’m a bloody Traveler.”
“This mean you’re done your exchange program and going home?”
“Bloody Hell it does. I want to see this through. If nothing else, maybe it will keep me here long enough that Gregor changes his mind about that little trip to the Styx. Or long enough for you to teach me some binding rituals to keep him from making the jump.”
“Or maybe the College will just deny his application for the Rank Two trial?”
“We can hope.”
I start going through my reports as Eric goes back to reviewing the security protocols. A few minutes later, Houston opens the office door and pokes his head in, laughing. “I thought you were working in here,” he says.
“I am working!”
“Why are you sending me Star Wars links?”
“Why would I be sending you Star Wars links?”
“I got a ping on my phone and I checked my email. Why are you sending me links to Darth
“What do you want to know?” I ask.
“So you all have this cairn out there, unguarded most days, in the middle of a bloody forest.”
“It’s not exactly unguarded. Technically, it doesn’t even come under the direct purview of the College of Evocation. It is a Native American holy site under the protection of Red Turtle.”
“Who was bloody nowhere to be found when the zombies manifested. And he isn’t even a member of any of the Colleges. Even the College of Witchery. He’s a bloody hierophant who isn’t answerable to anyone. I’ve been swotting at all this homework you gave me. But I don’t need to be an evoker to know everything is snookered. If Annie hadn’t asked you to sponsor her for the Zombie Walk, we’d have our very own live episode of The Walking Dead going on right now.
“And that bloke Steve, the Justicar friend of yours, he bloody well had the right idea with those Necromancers. They were about to go all Umbrella and take those zombies back to research! Next thing you know, they’ll be building a mansion with a Red Queen computer guardian! And we know how that turned out!”
“You watch too many horror movies.”
“You don’t watch enough!” He puts his head down. “I’m sorry. Not like me to yell. Apologies.”
“I get why you’re frustrated. And you are correct. Yesterday could have been a devastating situation. And it shouldn’t have gotten to that point. There is no excuse for the number of security lapses that occurred that allowed that situation to come together like it did.”
“It’s someone’s job to make sure that doesn’t happen, though. Right?”
“The Archmage of the College of Evocation is stretched thin right now. You know about the situation involving the rogue Necromancer using forbidden magic. And then there is the issue of Lord Advocate of the Eighth of the Nine disappearing. And you know the Veil is very thin right now because of the coming Harvest Moon, which is why these security protocols are important, by the way.” I tap the booklet in front of him.”
“Then he should get some bloody help!”
“That’s why he asked me for help.” Eric rolls his eyes. “What was that for?”
He lowers his voice. “But that’s the point. You’re an amazing demonologist, Nancy. And a great teacher. I can’t believe how much I’ve learned working with you. Houston is very lucky to have you guiding him. But this is the thing; you’ve been away from the Craft a long time. You’re just getting back into the thick of it yourself, and the Archmage leans on you like you’re his bloody second-in-command. And not just you. Most of the real work is being done by you and your dead mum and your dead nan. And they are lovely people. Don’t misunderstand. But this is his job. Not the job of the dead.”
“As a demonologist, yes, this is my job, too. Every single member of the College of Evocation has the same responsibility. None of us can walk away from a threat to the Balance. Defendere Velo . Defend the Veil.”
“Well, in that case I’m glad I’m a bloody Traveler.”
“This mean you’re done your exchange program and going home?”
“Bloody Hell it does. I want to see this through. If nothing else, maybe it will keep me here long enough that Gregor changes his mind about that little trip to the Styx. Or long enough for you to teach me some binding rituals to keep him from making the jump.”
“Or maybe the College will just deny his application for the Rank Two trial?”
“We can hope.”
I start going through my reports as Eric goes back to reviewing the security protocols. A few minutes later, Houston opens the office door and pokes his head in, laughing. “I thought you were working in here,” he says.
“I am working!”
“Why are you sending me Star Wars links?”
“Why would I be sending you Star Wars links?”
“I got a ping on my phone and I checked my email. Why are you sending me links to Darth
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