You don't just want to strengthen or weaken the bonfire; you want to actually redirect some of its magic. That's nearly impossible to do without actually going to the site to examine the magic itself.
Unfortunately, you can't get the detail that you want with your clairvoyance unless you're pretty close.
And that means going out in the rain for a little bit, because the bonfire site is out in the middle of the Great Field.
You close your eyes and let the rain pour over you in its steady rhythm, focusing inward on the intricate weave of magic that is the bonfire site. It's been built up over many, many years, infused with time energy from hundreds of kids and reinforced with Josephine's astoundingly powerful skill. There's no way you can understand it all right now, but you've definitely got a better idea of how it all fits together.
Which means you've got a better idea of what you need to do so you can take its magic for yourself.
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When you get back to Cabin 12, the kids are draped all over the bunks, covered in sticky, melted goo. They're quiet, peaceful, and blissfully happy.
"This is the best!" Dylan sighs happily. "I'm gonna tell Ms. Martin that you're the best!"
Uh-oh. You hope it doesn't get back to her that you left your campers alone while you gave them popsicles. Dylan might think that's the best, but Ms. Martin certainly won't.
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