The Wizard That Wasn't (Mechanized Wizardry) - Plot & Excerpts
Volman said, continuing to inspect the latest bundles of greenery brought in from the gardens. The branches were ragged and irregular, less like they’d been deliberately pruned and more like a storm had blown them out of the trees. Does anyone in this palace know how to do their jobs anymore? he thought as he measured out a length of wire from the spool and cut it with the shears, preparing to make a sample arrangement.Fermi brushed his sandy hair out of his eyes and gasped for air for an infuriating length of time. “Begging your pardon, Master Volman, as I know you’re awfully busy,” he said.“Very astute of you, Fermi,” Volman said, frowning at a leaf between his fingers.“I’ve just been down in the vault, Master, to fetch the heraldry, the ancient heraldry.”“I am familiar with the Haberstorm heraldry, yes, Fermi. Did you deliver the hangings to her Royal Highness’ apartments?”“No, Master, I ran right to you when I saw it.”“I don’t need them here in the south wing, boy! Take the hangings to the royal apartments, and quit wasting time!”“But, Master,”
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