Teaser 0: The Future is Terrifying
"Ah, Mrs. Cinch, thank you for calling..."
"..."
"Well, I am glad you remembered, and I am glad to have you taking this so seriously. Most would find an encounter like yours frankly strange, or think they were going mad. To hear such tales from such such a reputable, intelligent woman-"
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"Now, Mrs. Cinch, you clearly remember me. Let me ask you: did I look like a man who 'makes fun' of people?"
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"I though not."
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"Apology accepted. Of course I believe you, I have a certain degree of... experience *with these things. You see, you have stumbled across a keystone to something unlike anything since splitting the atom. Unfortunately, in your shortsightedness, you allowed it to SLIP AWAY*."
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"My apologies, this time. My temper can get the best of me, of course you had no idea, but that was such *an opportunity."*
"...?"
"Well, I don't require much of you, just some... logistical touches. We need eyes on the target, boots on the ground, as it were. You have a large, passionate student body available to you, well within the possibility of reaching out to them. Do you see where I am going with this, Mrs. Cinch?"
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"Absolutely not. Observation and intelligence only, for now. In fact, we should never have them move against them, their Magic is disturbingly strong and will surely influence your students given time. No, Mrs. Cinch. Leave the direct action to me and mine."
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"I do say so. I am surprised you have not asked the question yet."
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"Why, 'What's in it for me,' of course."
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"'Revenge' is a wonderful answer, Mrs. Cinch. You shall have it. It may take time, it may take effort, but by the end of this, you shall have your revenge and more."
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"Thank you again for calling... Mrs. Cinch. I will be in touch."
*click*
"I will definitely *be in touch..."*
