Knock, knock.
I opened the door to reveal the Master Tutor.
“I brought you a gift,” he said.
I took the gift from his hand and opened it up. Inside, laid the silver necklace I was supposed to wear that very evening to the ball. I had forgotten the silver necklace.
The Master Tutor leaned in, whispering, “I painted what I could faux silver. So it won’t burn you when you wear it and I did it with the crown as well. Better not tell anyone.”
Surprised, my mouth opened. I touched the silver necklace and not one burn.
“Thank you!” Relief flooded over me. “Thank you!”
The Master Tutor bowed. “Though, I do suspect that being this close to this much silver hidden inside my coating will inhibit your abilities.”
I nodded. There was always a price to be paid.
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