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"Hold the handle tight.

Tilt the blade slightly.

Use the strength from your arm to control the knife.

Don't rely on your wrist. It may get locked and freeze up.

Make sure you slice on the same position, otherwise you will waste energy starting over again."

"Can't I just use magic?"

"Really? Magic is why you are in this mess. You want to use it again?"

I give her a reluctant no.

You don't fix magic with magic.

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