Awkwardly standing between the door frame, Mr. Hale is staring at me while I am slightly nervous about talking to him again. If I want to stop releasing thoughts to my brother, I need to do this. I finally gather courage to speak up and explain the situation before Mr. Hale decides to ignore me again or make an excuse to not see me. Judging by the expression, I think the idea crossed his mind, but he can hardly say no to help me out if it comes to "student needs".
Mr. Hale clears his throat and calls me into his office. I take in the familiar lay out, the furniture, smell of the books mixed with Mr. Hale's cologne, and a wave of memories flash through me. I remember the feeling of peace and safety I have always felt being near the professor, and all of the jitters are suddenly gone.
Me: I see you have some unfinished work to do. I can wait.
Mr. Hale: Tell me more about this mind connection while I work.
Without revealing that the connection is in reality with a human being, I say tell the rest and what I am trying to do. Mr. Hale is surprised about the whole thing, but as a demigod, he cannot bond with a familiar and experience it, and I doubt any of the magicians came to him with the same problem.
Mr. Hale: I've heard about strong familiars that can communicate with their master through their bond, but it's an unsual occurrence. Most of the bonders are at Mithran Academy too. I can inquire the principal about some books or information.
While catching up with the magical knowledge, I came across the other academies but I never paid much attention to them, since I thought that I don't need to. Mithran has also magicians but they are special in some way or something I don't quiet remember but I know that I have it noted down.
Thanking to Mr. Hale for trying to help me, I then tell him about a shielding method. I lied about where I heard it from though. Another surprise jumps on his face but it quickly fades. Mr. Hale smiles softly, praises me for the work I put in and basically for finally accepting this new life. Not like I had any other choice in that matter though.
He confirms that there is a shielding method, but it takes a lot of time and it usually works for people with mental abilities. Since the main power I possess is to blast off with lightning, Mr. Hale told me I might not be able to do it. He sounded more sure about it too, his face playing with sadness all over. Must be because he is able to hear me after the block is gone.
Mr. Hale: I've wondered when my ability will be able to connect to your mind too. Unfortunately, it happened sooner than I had hoped.
Me: I am sorry.
Mr. Hale: No need to apologize. It's just how it is. If you want to train the shield, we can try but I don't want you to have your hopes up.
It's like his sadness shifts over to me. I was so stupid for thinking I could be the peace and silence he probably always wanted. If someone didn't decide to block away my source, there would have never been even possibility for me to be someone like that for Mr. Hale in the first place. And then it clicks. If I can find out who put the block on me, I can ask them to do it again.
Me: If it's not much trouble, I would like to try something else.
Mr. Hale: What do you have in mind?
Me: Can you guide me to the source? I want to talk to it.
Now that the block is gone, the source is not locked anymore, I might be able to learn something new. Mr. Hale concluded it's not connected to each other but since I have asked, he has to do it, even though there is a special form I should fill out next time.
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Hallor Chronicles
FantasyHave you ever thought when you were little that you could have magical powers? Maybe you did but then you grew up and you forgot about it. But what if I told you that there are people with these special gifts? They could be you, or me, or your class...
