"Your life is going to be difficult, Darryn."Your life is going to be difficult, Darryn. Your teachers are putting a great deal of trust in your hands. Do not disappoint us." He reached into his desk and pulled out an envelope. "Here. This is your new-student orientation material." On the back, he wrote out a name. Opening the packet, he pulled out what appeared to be a map and wrote on it. "And this is where Mage Pappen lives." Finally he wrote out a note and placed it in an envelope. "And this is the letter of introduction to Mage Pappen." He rose from his desk; sensing a cue, I rose from my chair as well. We shook hands as he handed me the packet. "Welcome to the College, Darryn." Nervous, it took me a moment to remember my voice. "Thank you, sir," I finally managed to say to him. I followed the directions on the map, walking high and low amongst the buildings until I found the one I was looking for. A short wooden building on a stone foundation, it had a comfortable look to it. |