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I INHALED THE STEAM of the delicious cup of coffee. Thea wasn’t a Wind Child, but she knew how to make a proper brew. A very underrated skill to have. Another reason why Heike needed to wake up. She made the best coffee of them all.
My own brews were rubbish, another reason why I looked forward to meeting up with Professor MacKinnon. Thea...
“Why did you agree to teach me?” I asked, making sure to keep the required eye contact with her.
The teacher thought for a moment, making sure to have a sip of tea in between. She placed the mug back on the table, freeing her hands for an answer. “You. First.”
“Me first?” That was a weird answer. “I don’t think I understood that right.”
She repeated her sentence, articulating her gestures better. “You. First. Valkyrie. Interest. Banshee
