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[get_thebook]

I would suggest that the spells I cast in my room have been taking their desired effect if the apparitions are now banging on the doors to get in, but that seems to be a common phenomenon around the Barge. I think that some have already insisted these are not ghosts, and unfortunately specificity tends to make spells more potent. The only thing I

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[stopthat_destro]

Aside from burning my hand on a door today, yes.

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[get_thebook]

I can make an ointment for that. In the meantime gloves, darling; at least until whatever this is blows over.

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[stopthat_destro]

It's fine, just a surface burn. [He laughs shortly, partially from sleep deprivation.] I've had worse.

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[get_thebook]

I'm sure you have, but you can't fault idle old women for fretting when they can.

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[stopthat_destro]

I am prone to trouble, aren't I.

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How was your trip off the Barge?

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[get_thebook]

It's put my mind at ease, at least. I've had much to think about, and this is the only place where I don't have the support I've got at home.