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He started when he heard someone come in, quickly trying to wipe his eyes before turning to see who it was. The magician gave a small smile, trying to act like nothing had happened.

“Sorry you had to see that… I just…” Tears threatened to fall again, but he tried holding them back as well he could. His smile did fall though, and a sigh escaped, “I don’t really know what I’m doing with my life.”
