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    “This is the second time you have called us,” he said. “What do you wish?”


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    I was okay with that.


    I ordered them to spread a thin coating inside the balloon, then hang it up on the domed ceiling to dry. I had to admit, it looked magnificent, with alternating patterns of silk, and flawless workmanship. The Wizard begrudgingly agreed, and deemed the craft skyworthy.


    With another bow, the Monkey King spread his wings and flew out through the window, followed by each of his subjects in turn.


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