"I have spoken to the council, and they have agreed to grant you the status of a full mage." But I've not completed the trials..." That isn't importan...t," Cyler continued. "Your work in unmasking the dark practitioner warrants your new status. Besides, I'm sure you would pass the trials anyway." But, Master Cyler," Pyar started."Ah," Cyler interrupted, with a smile on his face. "It's just Cyler now. We are fellow mages."Pyar blushed. "Well, if you insist. This will take some getting used to.". She wore a long white dress that was fairly tight-fitting, and showed off her stunning curves. On top of that, she had a long silky blue scarf. She looked very refined, but sexy with it.The three of us chatted and enjoyed our lunch. Claudia was obviously very well educated, and also very well spoken, with what the locals would deem a high-class accent. I asked her how she had met Charles. She said she had been at a local ballroom dance, which were quite popular with the ‘high class’ and rich of. Looking for any sign. Any glimmer of hope. Ricky couldn't blame him. Mike was a grunt. He had to be doing something. There was no way he was going to sit around waiting for the state police to call and give updates. He had to feel useful.Feeling the water soak into her sneakers, Kari moves through the marsh. With each step, her small frame sinks into the swamp. With a sucking from the bogs, she lifts her foot to take another step.Around her, she listens to the sounds of the marsh. Just. My fingers ran across his belt and froze once they reached the buckle. I looked up through my eyelashes, awaiting a response. He let out a shaky breath as he stared back at me. His body trembled, but only slightly. Anyone else would never have noticed it, but my senses were focused on his every moment, his every expression, every slight change in his demeanor, his scent, his breathing. He sat up on his elbows and managed to smile down at me."What do you think your doin' Jasmine?" Exploring.".