[Why did he feel so? some part of him wants to ask.
Another part of him whispers, Don't.
He dithers between the opposing instincts a moment, then follows her lead.]
Tevene! That will come in useful. Was it, [a moment's hesitation] the magister or his miserable accomplice you used for your spell? Does the quality of their writing matter? And you said--you learn the muscle-memory, yes? So are the characters you write formed exactly as your subject's would be?
[Forgive him. His relentless curiosity is sometimes a vehicle to exorcise fear.]
no subject
Another part of him whispers, Don't.
He dithers between the opposing instincts a moment, then follows her lead.]
Tevene! That will come in useful. Was it, [a moment's hesitation] the magister or his miserable accomplice you used for your spell? Does the quality of their writing matter? And you said--you learn the muscle-memory, yes? So are the characters you write formed exactly as your subject's would be?
[Forgive him. His relentless curiosity is sometimes a vehicle to exorcise fear.]