perpetual anticipation is good for the soul but it's bad for the heart

[maxxx]

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[bereavements]

( It takes Josie noticing it before Hope does, too, as she watches her girlfriend murmur a spell.

Hope looks up and around at everyone. )

Do you feel that?

[polydeukes]

[There's a pop, almost like a release of pressure in the room around them and Josie nods.]

Okay. We should be able to go now.

[She pokes her head over her girlfriend's shoulder and waves to Bela on FaceTime.]

Thanks, Bela.

[The other woman nods. "Everything alright, then?"]

[bereavements]

None the wiser.

( It could have been scary, had they not acted quickly. She guesses this kind of object has done its fair share of bad. )

Thank you. Bela.

( Ivan also waves from behind the girls. )

[polydeukes]

[Bela smiles and waves back. "I'll talk to you later, then." and with that she will end the call and let the girls go back to their fun.

Josie smiles as she steps back and holds up her hands for a high-five.]

See? Teamwork.

[bereavements]

Yep. It's what dreams are made of.

( "And maybe tonight's nightmares," Ivan says. )

Oh, Ivan.

( It could've been a lot worse. )

I think we should get out of here. I think we've learned enough, don't you guys?

[polydeukes]

Definitely enough education for one day.

[Josie brightens as she turns to head towards the door.]

Maybe we can go grab milkshakes instead?

[And give Ivan a slightly gentler easing into the witchy pool.]

[bereavements]

Milkshakes off campus.

( She could use a few hours away! )