"A lot of practice." Lu, that is not a helpful answer.
"Despite my species, I do not have much in the way of innate magical ability, nor have I made bargains with immortal or otherwise powerful beings. What I do have has been earned through study." Making sure that they're far enough apart, she snaps her fingers and a pale blue flame dances along the tip of one. "Best way to light a smoke and you never lose it in a pocket."
"I have been told that becoming a wizard is basically becoming clever enough to bully and argue reality to behave in the way you want. There are rules, of course, and the accidents are spectacular, but for me, the benefits outweigh the costs."
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"Despite my species, I do not have much in the way of innate magical ability, nor have I made bargains with immortal or otherwise powerful beings. What I do have has been earned through study." Making sure that they're far enough apart, she snaps her fingers and a pale blue flame dances along the tip of one. "Best way to light a smoke and you never lose it in a pocket."
"I have been told that becoming a wizard is basically becoming clever enough to bully and argue reality to behave in the way you want. There are rules, of course, and the accidents are spectacular, but for me, the benefits outweigh the costs."