Mystic: The Me Within Me (On Hold)

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"You know, having someone to annoy you would be a blessing."

"Talk about yourself. I'm not even sure if it is what you think it is."

"Everyone says that."

"And you're so experienced?"

"You're ignoring the signs. Plus, you'll get to talk to someone other than me."

"That's the worst part."

"It isn't."

"It is."

"It isn't."

"Arguing with you is fruitless."

"It isn't. Honestly Neil, you should be excited."

Neil. That's me.

"I'm not."

"You'll get a holiday!"

"More of a test. Besides, I don't want a holiday nor am I getting one. There's no one good enough to fit in my position."

"I won't lie—that makes sense but—"

"Did I just hear you agreeing with me for once?" I said sarcastically.

"I'm going to change my opinion."

"You won't."

"I will."

"You won't."

"It doesn't make any sense."

"Honestly—!?"

"Neil, no one is good enough to fit in your shoes. But there is someone who is eligible for your job."

"The sub-captain? No, he has infinity to learn—"

"So do you. Outside your profession, you're nothing more than a mysterious, terrifying person minding your own business."

"You can't compel me, Neron."

Neron. That's the guy sitting across me.

"And why is that?"

"Another emergency."

A pause.

"That's not possible. That's just too—"

"Soon. Yes. No rookie can take my place, however trained."

"What is it about?"

"That's confidential. Sorry. Just be careful with the rebels."

"Emergencies are generally declared in almost at the gap of a century. Last Emergency was not even before a year."

"A year and four months." I counted.

"So how are you going to handle this—mess?"

"By ignoring the bond."

"Nope. Another alternative?"

"I can't be at two places at once. But—just asking—maybe you can take up the position of temporary trainer?"

"I'll think about it. I already have a lost shifter on the loose."

"Hmm."