Chapter 3

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The plan Unveils

So... I'm not great at running away. I prefer to fight, but running away. Nope, not my thing. And this is why, I get lost. I think I'm somewhere in the east wing, but I can't tell! Everywhere looks exactly the same. When I'm finally tired I pop into an a room, that appears to be a kitchen. It's; Empty? I soon stuff as much food as I can in a satchel, I found (not stole, I think?. It's grey leather with dozens of pockets and gold thread, woven into the helm. Must be worth, at least as fake gold thread, a good two hundred silver coins. Hope it'll hold a few day's rations.

As I look around I find more than food. I find a map of the academy, I think? I find a mirror that has blood rubies melted in? A hair brush? And a berry mixing set? Luckily I don't need any of these things, except maybe the map. I pack two weeks worth rations, three weeks worth bottled water, the map, and a compass I found lying around. Before I leave I wash my face in a sink, and have a good look in that mirror. It reviles my silver eyes, my red fire hair, my dragon wings on my back, and my tiredness. I think if I get out ok, I'm going to take a long nap.

When I get everything fixed up, I set out

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