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Teach me to Live [54] Magic's Mark [1]

Ritchie gaped, dumbfounded.
“And you want me to…”
“Yes. I need you with me, i can’t do it by myself. I’m not strong enough. And also… well, umm..” Maria squirmed.
“What is it?”
“You’re the only one here who is like me… that is i mean… you’re the only one who can… god you’re going to think I’m crazy!” Maria ran a hand through her hair and looked up into Ritchie’s eyes. “You’retheonlyotheronewhocandomagic.”
“WHAT?! You’re crazy! I would know if i could do magic! It doesn’t exist anyway! What the hell, man!?” Maria grabbed his hand and pulled it up to his eye level. There between his pointer finger and his thumb was a small marking, like henna in its coloring was a small star with two circles around it.
“Where’d you get this?”
“My dad put it on me when i was little. I’ve had it ever since i can remember. It doesn’t prove anything.” Ritchie tore his hand away. Maria pulled back the sleeve of her shirt and held up her own hand. There was the same mark, hers was red though.
“It’s magic’s mark, Ritchie.”

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