"Not too long, actually." Came a voice from the closet. Maedel and I froze, but Todd walked over.
"Ah, the evil witch Morgana. And here I was thinking this would be simple." Todd said.
"I don't know of any simple plan that would drain a wizard so much." Morgana replied as she walked out into
the middle of the room.
"Well, the animation spell wasn't part of the plan. As such, it looks like I don't have a choice." Todd said.
"Stop right there. I don't want to kill you novice, but if you take one more step, I won't hesitate." Morgana
threatened.
"Fitting, I don't want you to kill me either. Which is why I'll make the only logical choice." Todd said as he
knelt down in front of Morgana. "I offer myself to you. I would rather serve than die."
Morgana was clearly shocked. "That is an interesting offer novice. An intelligent one too. How do I know you
won't turn on me though?" She asked.
"I would offer my honor as a wizard, but we both know that rarely ever actually means something. Instead, I
give you this as insurance." Todd said, taking off a necklace and handing it to Morgana. "This talisman has
helped me almost constantly over my years. I would not go anywhere without it. If you have it, you have me."