Zelda had been delighted to see Murphy and, possibly, equality delighted with the pie. Once he's situated in front of the fireplace she meets him with a slice of pie on a plate and a glass of scotch, gesturing for him to take a seat.
"It's not merely a piece of wood. It's imbued with magic, fortified with a spoken spell. If the fire is extinguished, the spell will be broken."
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"It's not merely a piece of wood. It's imbued with magic, fortified with a spoken spell. If the fire is extinguished, the spell will be broken."