“When I saw your power, when I realized what you were, I knew I had to protect you.” Her hands trembled. “You were so young the first time you siphoned, younger than most discover their power. I was hiding behind your drapes as you looked for me. I could hear your little giggle, but then I felt it, the moment you got scared. You couldn’t find me, and before I could tell you where I was, your power found me for you.” “I don’t remember…” “You were too young.” She smiled. “But the moment I realized what happened, that I realized the amount of power that flowed within your tiny body, I knew that
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