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[lostundercover]

[Costigan is in his own suite. He looks wary, as if he hasn't slept well for days. Someone paying a lot of attention might notice some scabs on his knuckles, his hands gesturing as he speaks. He looks about the same as he usually does otherwise, his voice a familiar mix of nonchalance and discomfort simultaneously.]

What Banner said is true. I'm out now and I'm fine. It's fine.

[97% encryption to: Bruce Banner]
Up for some fresh air?

[97% encryption to: Kyle Rayner]
I know it's been awhile, but I also know you're generally honest. You trust Soranik?

[97% encryption to: Alt!Lincoln]
The only people with powers I trust are Kyle Rayner and Bruce Banner. I told you Superman's a dick. Sabriel's offering to teach magic to those who want to learn. Namorita Prentiss isn't human and I don't trust her given her particular history. That's all.

[97% encryption to: Evandau]
Thank you.

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[lostundercover]

What do you know about blood magic?

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[bindsthedead]

[Sabriel freezes.]

I'm not teaching it to my students!

[The only kind of magic that drer on blood in Sabriel's experience was the rare, powerful Charter spell that required the caster's own blood- or far more frequently, a Free Magic spell that required the blood of others.

There were many such spells and rituals in the Book of the Dead. The book had forced Sabriel to forget most of them, but if they were relevant, she'd start to remember them all too clearly, and Sabriel takes a deep, steadying breath.]

Why do you want to know?

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[lostundercover]

[Costigan actually gives a small smile at that.]

Relax. I'm not accusing you.

[A pause, then his smile twists into a frown and it's obviously uncomfortable for him as he continues.]

I think there's something going on with blood magic here, but I don't know shit about magic. I want to know if you'll help me and if I can trust you not to go spreading whatever we learn.

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[bindsthedead]

I'll help. [Sabriel's nod is short and decisive.] Dealing with things like this is part of Abhorsen's duty.

And by the Charter I bear. [Sabriel rests one finger on her forehead, as she speaks.] I swear I won't tell anyone.

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[lostundercover]

[He doesn't know about a charter, but it seems important to her, so he'll accept it.]

Contact Annabeth and ask her for what she knows. She made that post and people replied. She'll have the most understanding. I'll ask around with my people, you ask yours. We'll talk again soon. That work for you?