January 4th, 1890 — Headquarters of the London Society for the Practice of Combative Magic

Dueling had seemed a good way to get to know some of her new students, at least by name, but now that she was faced with actually having to moderate a duel she wasn't sure she'd made the wisest choice. Thea knew enough about dueling but would hardly call herself an expert, hopefully there wouldn't be any close calls.

After going over the rules with the two girls it was time to begin. "Miss Ruskin, please start us off!"

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