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Waking up and Coming downstairs after Quest

There is a flash of light and then Amanda wakes up in her bed in Milliways. Snowball isn't there but she knows the room. Was it all a dream? The only way to be sure is to go downstairs and find Magius and Bruce. Okay she could try cutting her hand but right now she is too scared that it was real. Feeling far less confident then usual she slowly makes her way downstairs.

Walking up to the bar she orders a tea and takes a seat looking for her friends. SHe looks disoriented and less confident then usual.

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Magius comes over, a cup of tea in his hands.

They are visibly trembling.

"Hello Amanda."

Bruce comes down the stairs, his face is trembling and his eyes are wide. He sees them and stumbles over.

"I... I think... I'm.. in trouble..."

His words are faitn and strained and his face is screwed up with effort..

Looking at each in turn, "That wasn't a dream was it?" her voice shaking and unsure of itself.

Her whole body shiverss.

Magius lifts a hand and speaks words each in succession. they sound normal, not slick or strange. Not a single glimmer of magic is seen, and his eyes are... brown.

"No, it wasnt a dream at all. It was real."

Bruce shivers.

I can feel...words getting harder. Already... lost...most of... my thoughts..."

He shivers more an a few tears escape his eyes.

Amanda is afraid. Her usual confidence clearly missing. This is still so much to process. He was right Amanda is on the brink of tears. Unable to speak.

Magius sighs, and shakes his head.

"All for nothing. Centuries of study and learning, all gone."

He heaves a sigh ansd then shakes his head again.

"I'm sorry, both of you. If I had any idea at all..."

He trails off and just shakes his head, his face still showing his shock.

Bruce smiles slightly and punches Magius in the shoulder, showing a fierce expression through his tears.

"Bull. I...chose this...chance."

he shakes like a leaf for a moment and then stiffens.

"I... made my...choice. You're... not to...blame."

Amanda shakes her head, "No this is my fault. You were trying to protect me. I will age, die, and then spend an eternity in Hell."

Holding herself as she curls up in her seat.

he shakes his head sadly.

"Thank you both."

Then Amanda's words catch up with him.

"Why would you go to Hell? And you have quite some time left to you, if you are now aging on a mortal clock..."

bruce blinked at thaqt and shook his head.

"Amanda? I'm sorry... you lost... so... much..."

he hugs her awkwardly.

She returns the hug and looks at them, "We all have and for that I am sorry."

Adressing Magius, "Compared to how long I was going to live having perhaps another 50 years isn't a long time. And that is only if I manage to not die before then." Afterall she had died at the age of 30 last time.

"As for hell. Were else do sinners go?" she looks down into her arms.

he knits his rbows in confusion.

"I dont know, but I was taught to believe that you can redeem yourself no matter how bad the sin. There are angels here, including the angel of redemption, Surely you dont believe it is impossible?"

he sounds curious, even without his magic, his curiosity never leaves him.

Bruce nods, his eyes confused.

"I dont... kniow... what it could eman, but... you have...to try."

He shakes his head.

"Go to try."

A small glimmer of hope shines in her eyes for a moment, "Angel of Redemption? I haven't met him. I have only met a fallen Angel, The Fallen angel" she corrects.

The hope fades from her, "I can't how can I redeem myself from 1200 years of sin. There isn't time. I can't do it." yes her confidence is severely diminished. "And look what I have now damned you two to." she shakes her head, "How can you ever forgive me?" she is crying now. Her head hidden away from the sight of others.

"Her actually. Sariel is her name. And other angels are here as well. Keep an eye open and ask them about it."

He shivers slightly then he hugs her.

"It isnt your fault and you can redeem yourself. At least in my world and in the Christyan Faih, they say that redemption can come even at the point of death."

he shakes his head.

"I may not be a mage anymore, but I dont plan on going down without a fight? will you? Will you let yourself be defeated?"

Bruce just sits and listens, not really understanding all of it anymore, just that the others are angry and he shivers quietly.

Clearing her eyes. "No. I wont. I never have and I never will." she says with some conviction. It seems that she is starting to remember herself. Even the self that she was before she knew she was an immortal.

"It wont be easy for any of us but we can learn to adjust to our new lives."

She hugs Magius and then Bruce in turn.

magius nods. he looks uncertain but not willing to back down.

"Truth is, we have no choice. I wont lay down and die... I cant."

He ehakes his head.

"All we can do is keep moving."

Bruce nods numbly, and gets up.

"I... think I... need...sleep. Bye."

And he went off towards his room. Which he barely remembered.

Amanda wouldn't be able to sleep right now. She just wants to curl up next to the fire and feel safe for a short time.

Nodding to Bruce, "Sleep well."

To Magius, "We will do what we have to."

Magius nods.

"Exactly. And your first mission should be to make sure you keep your weapon about you at all times... just in case things get worse."

He shakes his head.

"I dont know that they will and I hope they wont, but... we will do, as you said, wnat we must."

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