Miaka's thread

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"I see." Miaka cocked her head, asking, "What about the secrets you've managed to unlock? Were you talking about new magical spells, some items from ancient times or historical texts with information?"

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Zaphiel looked at the young girl.  "Secrets are secrets, my fair lady. You tell them to those you trust. I have determined that there are one or two devices that are run somehow by the souls of those taken. One, oppresses the killer instincts of the populace, the other, renders those to believe magic causes illness. I also know that Camelot is shielded from both these devices by its builders. It was built in a time of magic, to defend against magic."

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"A girl's got to try and ask, anyway," Miaka said with a smile. It soon faded, replaced by a frown. "Why haven't you tried to destroy those devices here?"

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Zaphiel frowned.  "They aren't here, specifically. I believe I know where they are, or at least a way to find them. The war starts soon, are you willing to lend me your aid?" He looked at her critically, eyes peering intently at her.

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"I believe what you've said," Miaka replied immediately. Her frown deepened, as she added, "Unfortunately, I also believe that you will fail, as you are now." She sighed. "It's a shame, really. I might as well try to help... but how much are you willing to trust me? How much control and freedom will you give me?"

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They were interrupted by return of the soldier, bearing a basket and bag. Miaka instantly recognized them as hers. Zaphiel nodded, and the soldier placed them upon the table, in front of her. "Your things are restored to you. Your freedom depends on what you intend to do with it."

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Miaka took the basket, idly grabbing a banana from it and eating it. "I forgot to ask you earlier. Why haven't you done what Arkanel had, and asked for help from people on other worlds?"

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Zaphiel chuckled, and responded wryly, "It never occurred to me to burden others of the problems of my lands."

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"Well, it's been done now. Why not ask some of those who Arkanel called for to help save this land?" Miaka asked.

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Zaphiel smiled.  "Am I not starting with you? Do you know where the others are? Would you be my representative to them?"

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"Yes, no and yes." The red-head gulped down her last banana. "If you have a way of allowing those not Chosen to use their magic, even if in a limited way, that might go a great deal to show good faith to some of them."

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Zaphiel nodded to one of the soldiers. The sandy blond haired young man nodded in return, before raising his hand. The table shook then lurched slightly as it rose slowly off the ground. A few moments later, it settled back in place. Zaphiel spoke then. "As you can see, the castle's enchantment protects those of us here from its effects. I have come up with a way to duplicate the effects, outside of Camelot. I would be willing to share these with you and your comrades."

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"Cool!" Miaka exclaimed. Might as well give this a second try, she thought, trying to sense magic again, this time in Zaphiel.

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Miaka detected magic within Zaphiel, though it was classified as neither good nor evil.

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Emboldened by feeling no cramps, Miaka repeated the process for Lafiel, then the soldier who had used the neat levitation trick.