conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “I almost wish they both had no aptitude—as cruel as it is to say.” The problem was the disparity. If May had no aptitude as well, then we wouldn’t have been so worried. They’d both be disappointed, of course, but they’d bounce back quickly and find new goals to pursue.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
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conversations.value:  “Indeed. But May is a quad-caster. It’s practically her duty to learn to use magic.” Indeed—May was now the second confirmed quad-caster in the world. As Claire said, this left her no choice but to pursue a magical path. Aptitude was immutable and inherent; neither hard work nor genetics could affect what elemental affinity you were born with. If they could, the twins wouldn’t have such drastically differing abilities.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “We can’t hide it from them forever. They didn’t say anything today on our account, but it’s only a matter of time before they ask.”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Claire let out a deep sigh. Smart as she was, she clearly had no idea what to do. “Maybe it’s best we tell them straight?”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Get it over with, rather than beat around the bush.” I suggested.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Only someone who’s never had to worry about their capacity could say such a thing.” Claire frowned at me. “Never had to worry about their capacity… That’d be you, wouldn’t it?”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  From my perspective, Claire was nothing if not gifted. Outside of her inability to cook, she was perfect in every regard. “Don’t forget, Rae. You’re a dual-caster, with ultra-high aptitude at that. I still haven’t forgotten the humiliation I suffered when we competed over the first test results.”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “You’re not wrong.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  But I was pretty sure that was as far as my notable talents went.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
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conversations.value:  Claire sighed. “I’m aware I’m more gifted than most. Yet sometimes, I can’t help feeling I can never compare to those who’ve truly mastered their craft. You know what they call people like me? Jack of all trades, master of none.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
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conversations.value:  “Such a phrase doesn’t do you justice, Miss Claire. I think your many talents are wonderful.” I pointed at the embroidery on the wall as I spoke. “Even so, being forced to face your own shortcomings can hurt.”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I’m made aware of that every day I spend with you.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Don’t tease me.” Claire gently flicked me on the forehead. I rubbed my temple as an idea surfaced. “Hey, Miss Claire.”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Hmph. What is it?”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “There’s something bothering me about the aptitude results.”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Claire straightened and positioned herself for listening. “Go on.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Even if we chalk up Aleah’s results to bad luck, aren’t May’s results still astronomically rare? This feels rather improbable.”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Improbable? How so?”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Well, to start, Aleah having no aptitude at all can’t be right!”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Claire wore a sad smile. “Rae… I think your bias as a parent is affecting your judgment.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
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conversations.value:  “No, think about it. Their blood is cursed.”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
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conversations.value:  “Ah.” My implication finally dawned on her. Both girls bore a curse that made everything their blood touched turn into magical stones. Not just May—both girls.
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