The control matrix of the Naidyr facility identified that she was still within range, but couldn’t give them a more precise location remotely. Fei-jan promised to drop them off in Samantha’s Central Core so they could use the scanning equipment to locate her quickly, yet as the light around them faded, they found themselves standing in a large courtyard filled with topiary animals. A few students lingered in the area, mostly in small groups centered around the benches or the fountain in the center of the courtyard. A massive building lay at the far end, floating towers visible high above.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡzK3Iv6ZJtA 維尼

As this was a school of magic as well as technology, the sudden appearance of two women wasn’t particularly noteworthy to those around. Their unusual appearance, however, seemed to be garnering some attention; Bethany spotted a few of the students stealing glances only to quickly look away when they noticed she was watching them as well.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡCRBoge9n7X 維尼

“Huh.” Cristlyn said, scratching her head as she considered a topiary gnu, “This ... isn’t the facility.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡb7EXcRrqdJ 維尼

“Definitely not.” Bethany said, “We’re outside the Center of Knowledge. I recognize it from Jimmy’s description.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡOApvYMTE01 維尼

Cristlyn sighed. “Looks like your boyfriend needs to work on his aim.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡYStgJsiA3F 維尼

“He’s not my-”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76e2Qigsor 維尼

“Hey! You!” Cristlyn said, her eyes on a student sitting at a nearby bench. “You’re a Glyche, right?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6qLPp7RzKp 維尼

While the student was clothed and previously occupied with reading a book, Bethany was surprised to find Cristlyn was correct; the student was a core unit. The lack of apparent gender indicated it was only at its second evolution at most, and its design was quite old, indicating that while it was likely built around the time of the Corruption, it had only been activated recently.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCwQhSTTLh 維尼

“Oh, hello!” The core unit said in a vaguely masculine voice, standing and approaching the two sisters. “I’m glad to see another Glyche; I thought there’d be more of us here. How long have you been enrolled?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡzloueqBmrx 維尼

“We’re not students.” Cristlyn said, raising a hand to stem off further questions. “We’re here to see our sister.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PMyYuh782 維尼

“Sister?” The core unit said, pushing back his hat. “I haven’t seen any other Glyche.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlLmgLlBOa 維尼

“She’s not a core unit ... well, she wasn’t anyway. She used to be the CIC of the Naidyr facility.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbHD1jyN6d 維尼

“Oh, you mean Sammy? I met her, but I didn’t realize she was the CIC of the facility under Naidyr. She’s a bit young, isn’t she?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡGwrtUoPL0P 維尼

“Yeah, she’s young. So what?” Cristlyn said, putting her hands on her hips. “How old are you?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡsUOBQ4eDco 維尼

“Cristlyn.” Bethany said, putting a hand on her sister’s arm. “He’s a student, not a prisoner of war; stop interrogating him.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXckEph9NH 維尼

“Aw, I was just ...” Letting out a snort, she said, “Ugh, fine. Sorry, buddy.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡHus5Xcekgp 維尼

“Not a problem.” The core said. “You say she used to be a facility CIC?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKpoBTFI2F 維尼

“Yes. We were as well; I’m Bethany Sakamota of the Saybaro.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKUAgtLWam 維尼

“Truly?” the core unit said, his eyes wide. “It’s an honor to meet you, ma’am. Gillcrest Achivva, from the Achivva facility in Ircandesta.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYM00WsOH5 維尼

Bethany shook his hand. “A pleasure to meet you.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡfonNLtWI4N 維尼

“Are you a CIC too, miss?” He asked, looking at Cristlyn.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZDsYAx5P4 維尼

“Yeah. Wukice facility. Crislyn’s the name.” She held out a hand, which he shook solemnly.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡBN9FJyTO9d 維尼

“Must be fun, living around all that movie magic, huh?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡoDJYzeLcqK 維尼

“Meh.” She said. “Glad to see the back end of it for awhile. Well, look, it was nice chatting and all, but we’re on an important mission right now.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dZ3GowjoH 維尼

“Oh.” Gill said, “Anything I can do to help?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUdWp2tmfH 維尼

“Not unless you know where Samantha is. Do you?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡmZWfYfhRBn 維尼

“Well, no, but ...”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9LrjOhaJa5 維尼

“Oh well. Have fun at school.” With that, Cristlyn walked toward the main Center building.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡHZusDIwIWz 維尼

“Sorry about her.” Bethany said, blushing. “She can be a bit ... direct.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡCozdg53Fvp 維尼

“Bethany!”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPnd0p5fIJ 維尼

“I’m coming!” With  final nod at Gill, she hurried after her sister. To her surprise, Gill followed her.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡmIUWWd9ur0 維尼

“Mind if I tag along?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmzxMR4nh5 維尼

“Don’t you have classes or something?” Cristlyn asked, not bothering to look at him.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3b9mdOvOGW 維尼

“Not for another two hours. I’ve got time, and like I said; I don’t see many other Glyche around here.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡowyPhF5IEd 維尼

“Sure, fine, whatever.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡkz22I4ThVR 維尼

Gill looked at Bethany; he didn’t have hair (or most facial features, for that matter), but Bethany didn’t see any harm in it, so she nodded. Beaming, he jogged until he was beside her and together they followed Cristlyn into the Center of Knowledge Reception area.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡiDIXwCpw17 維尼

Often the first room seen by prospective students, the reception area was a pleasant enough place; there were plenty of chairs and couches for those waiting (invaluable during open enrollment), display cases showing various trophies and plaques displaying the names of exceptional alumni, a few busts on pedastels featuring famous scholars, mages, and technicians.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51wRScxKvi 維尼

“Thomas Desygan.” Gill said, pointing at a bust. “They put it here a few weeks ago based on an old portrait found in the Jaalus facility.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8hQlpOUH3 維尼

“Really?” Bethany said, gazing at the man who many acknowledged as the grandfather of the modern Glyche.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡocI1BWwHrR 維尼

Thomas Desygan was one of the bio-form Glyche’s best scientists and programmers. It was he who programmed the first functional core unit, he who aided Narrator Number One in stopping the original Corruption, and he who headed the operation that saw the Glyche facilities built in Wenapaj in preperation of what was to come. By all rights, he should have been considered a hero across Vinta, but his legacy mostly remained in Wenapaj.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡHAvvqEMIyp 維尼

“Got the nose wrong.” Cristlyn said matter-of-factly as they passed the bust.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxjVLyiBvv 維尼

“It’s still a good likeness.” Bethany said.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡsGlEyVA6DL 維尼

“Yeah, good enough, I suppose.” Cristlyn approached the front desk. Bethany was a little worried about this; given her sister’s pushy nature, she was sure that should anyone be unfortunately enough to be in line in front of Cristlyn, a scene would soon follow. Fortuantely, there was no one; it was a slow day for the Center, apparently.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡKrTSkwTAvz 維尼

The woman at the desk gave Cristlyn a polite smile. “How can I-”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQ5iX3Byqc 維尼

“Where’s Samantha?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9mH8KBlbXU 維尼

The receptionist’s smile twtiched ever so slightly. Turning to her computer, she asked, “Last name?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡgiZllaSfvh 維尼

“No last name. Just Samantha.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡNyXLDx5mze 維尼

Seeing the receptionist’s questioning look, Bethany said, “She was the CIC of the facility beneath the center, ma’am. She recently downloaded herself into a core unit, and we were wanting to check up on her to see how she’s adjusting.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡOoWDhA6rCx 維尼

Her demeanor visibly brightening at Bethany’s politeness, the receptionist said. “Ah, thank you. She’ll be registered as a core unit, then; that narrows the field quite a bit.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxTqoJi8E3 維尼

After tapping at her console for a few moments, the receptionist said, “You’ll need to see the Seed.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6kNVkjRueS 維尼

“What?” Cristlyn said, “Why?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡFArTpnL1qb 維尼

“Because your Glyche, and anything to do with the Glyche goes straight to the Seed.” Eyes shifting to Bethany, the receptionist added, “Ma’am.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡBba4Aum8n5 維尼

“That’s fine.” Bethany said.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTZnIS6Y7a 維尼

“What? No, it’s not fine!  We shouldn’t have to check in with the Seed because we’re-“8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡLx17vzfku1 維尼

“It’s fine.” Bethany said, raising her voice. “After everything that’s happened, I think a little caution is justified.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡJM3BRWoRFI 維尼

“That wasn’t our fault.’ Cristlyn said with gilded cheeks.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡSPeknkCF7M 維尼

“I know.” Beth said, softening her tone.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡbf4vTlSfia 維尼

Cristlyn stared at her for a moment before letting out a sigh. “Fine. Whatever makes the bio-forms comfortable, I guess.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Js5Uukfg3 維尼

“I can show them the way.” Gill said. “I’ve got some time.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡPA4L80cWww 維尼

“I’d appeciate it, Gill.” said the receptionist.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡqV6aAkueLv 維尼

Catching Bethany and Cristlyn’s curious looks, Gill shrugged and said, “Like I said; there aren’t many core units here.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡemEknjgkwU 維尼

He led them through the doors in the back of the reception hall and onto the main grounds of the center. While the building housed many of the classrooms and labs of the center (the remaining being in the towers that floated above the Center via magic, technology, or a combination of both), the main grounds were home to some outdoor-specific classes such as the druidic arts, weather alteration, herbology, and Magi-zoology. There was still plenty of open room, of course, and some of the less dangerous plantlife was allowed to grow on the grounds, giving the area a very peaceful appearance.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡoy4CXHYoZh 維尼

In the center of the main grounds was the Seed’s Tower; a somewhat strange but still impressive building, the Seed’s tower was built right into the Center’s largest greenhouse, and housed many interesting specimens. Since the area was protected from the cold of winter, the plants were allowed to thrive, and were in full bloom as Bethany, Cristlyn, and Gill entered the tower.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5PrqlSMhi 維尼

They were soon greeted by a woman with skin as brown as fresh dirt, her hair an equally dark green. From the leaves growing in her hair, the rough bark-like patches on her knees and elbows, and the lack of pupils in her brown eyes, Bethany recognized her as a dryad, likely bound to one of the trees in the main grounds.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡkt02micO61 維尼

“Hello.” The dryad said, a tenative smile on her face. “What are you looking for?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡb8cF77Ar7d 維尼

“A wizard with a big red mustache.” Cristlyn said.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡOePLiCoEGQ 維尼

“The Seed?” she said, a little startled by Cristlyn’s directness. “He’s in his chambers at the top of the tower, but ...”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡBY5PdohjMK 維尼

“Good.” Cristlyn immediately headed for the base of the ivory spiral stairwell that led to the tower’s upper floors, only to be stop as thick vines that burst from the ground, effectively making the stairs completely impassible.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41mO7jJmMW 維尼

“The Seed is currently testing a prospective student.” The dryad said, hand still raised as the vines continue to twist and wind arount the stair railings. “You can’t go up there.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡy0q954JOEy 維尼

“Oh yeah?” Cristlyn spread her arms and took an impressive leap forward, easily clearing the growth of vines and landing half-way up the first floor stars. She paused to stick her tongue out at the dryad, unaware of the creepers already slipping around her ankles. She tried to take another step, only to fall flat on her face. The vines pulled her down the stairs as she tried in vain to stop both them and her. She eventually managed to get a firm grasp around one of the railing posts near the bottom of the stairwell, and held on tightly as the vine continued tugging at her legs.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡNizgR08Uzq 維尼

“Okay, you’ve made your point.” Bethany said, concerned that Cristlyn would be hurt. “Please, let her go.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3NnvOYvWU 維尼

The dryad met her gaze for a moment before nodding and lowering her hand. The vines slid from the stairwell and back into the ground as Bethany hurried over to her sister.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡvkQNtXvsfe 維尼

“I coulda gotten out.” Cristlyn muttered beneath her breath as Bethany helped her stand.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wZUWjzvrH 維尼

“You just got that body.” Bethany told her. “Are you really so eager to get it torn apart?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡjX6CSzGjwZ 維尼

“I’m fine!” Cristlyn said, pulling out of Bethany’s grasp. “Geez; chill out already.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4Oyyi48GL 維尼

“One moment;” The dryad said, “You mentioned recently getting your body; am I correct in assuming you are Samantha’s sisters?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡORXwblGoRc 維尼

“Yes.” Bethany said, taking the dryad’s knowledge of them as a good sign. “Bethany Sakamota of the Saybaro, and Cristlyn of the Genovis facility.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡwA4GUrpxHf 維尼

The dryad seemed to recognize Bethany, but seemed puzzled at Cristlyn’s introduction.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51VuEuSJeK 維尼

Sighing, Cristlyn said, “The one in Wukice.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡUqnEjrtNB6 維尼

Recognition dawned on the dryad’s face. “So you were both formerly CICs as well? I understand. Please, go on up.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡBORTmyoAsy 維尼

Bethany and Cristlyn traded curious looks.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡfIwMB2pQ3C 維尼

“They’re expecting you. ” The dryad said, obviously feeling it explained everything; without another word, she turned her attention back to the garden.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfdkoHKEuP 維尼

“Well.” Gill said, letting out a small cough. “We should probably go.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqSeHg6LPo 維尼

“Yeah.” Cristlyn said, giving the dryad one final glare before she rejoined her sister and the Glyche student.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpkbYWHX6m 維尼

They walked in silence for a few floors before Gill let out another polite cough. “So, how are you two finding your newfound freedom?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡCm8MXz3ipp 維尼

“Are you kidding?  It’s fantastic!” Cristlyn said. “As a CIC, I had to work to see thing as more than just data. You know how hard it is to enjoy a nice symphony when you can feel part of your mind noticing every instrument that misses a note by even a fraction of a second? To look at a painting and to see it for what it is without part of you analyzing the trace elements that differentiate the colors?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsxIJ6xg0i 維尼

“To enjoy a piece of cake without having to analyze every single atom.” Bethany said.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡYj8uZxowFU 維尼

After a few moments, she realized they were looking at her, Cristlyn with a bemused expression.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDcUfRGPu9 維尼

Blushing, Bethany said, “Um, so Gill; what are you studying?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡsijyiGxNi5 維尼

“Oh, I’m majoring in Gineran Magi-technology. Fascinating subject; the idea of merging the order and dependability of technology with something as chaotic in nature as magic.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMuQucDzj0 維尼

“Yes,” Cristlyn said, stifling a yawn. “Fascinating.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡqDcwMsOgU1 維尼

Bethany shot her sister an annoyed look before looking back at Gill. “Are you planning to be a magi-tek technician or engineer?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡiYmWwys6kH 維尼

“Actually, I’m hoping to become a Builder.” He said, rubbing the back of his shiny head. “There’s a lot of demand for good Builders on Earth, and I’d like to help, maybe even join up with the Knights of the Star.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMkM4lLw9E 維尼

“Uh-huh.” Cristlyn said. “Looking to be the next Crash, huh? Fight some monsters, save innocents, make a name for yourself?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡhvzCeeGDTm 維尼

Gill blushed. “No!  I mean, maybe. Who doesn’t want to be a hero? I do have a concrete goal, however.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0exzX8Ibv 維尼

“Really?  What’s your goal?” Bethany asked.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡwTI4AKlW3y 維尼

“Have you heard of the Ulasomorf project?” When Bethany shook her head, Gill said, “Well, it’s all very hush-hush, but apparently the Knights of the Star are close to building a starship capable of travelling beyond our galaxy.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKD5nydBKl 維尼

Cristlyn chuckled. “That would be a lot more impressive if we didn’t live on a planet with sentients.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnvnMOkQmH 維尼

“Yes, sentients can portal across great distances, but they have to have already been there to do it. I’m talking about actual faster-than-light travel.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0HibZpsm17 維尼

“Physically impossible.” Cristlyn sniffed.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡGXs6by0m1M 維尼

“I know.” Gill said, a grin spreading across his face. “But not magically impossible.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡFplz8m9VS5 維尼

They both stared at him for a moment before Bethany realized his meaning. “A Magi-tek starship engine?”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡk9inxzALZK 維尼

“So I’ve heard. In development since the days of the Old Rangers, if rumors are true.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡchdaVHJCnM 維尼

Cristlyn looked impressed despite herself. “Clever little bioforms. Don’t like the way the universe works? Change the universe. Wouldn’t want to be the tekker in charge of keeping it running, though.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡsr5vgt5shl 維尼

“I would.” Gill said. “Gladly.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡcD8n8XZU8n 維尼

Cristlyn shrugged and said nothing. Bethany kept her peace as well; the idea of exploring the boundaries of space certainly had some romance to it. Ultimately, however, she found herself agreeing with Cristlyn. She was feeling homesick already, and she’d only been away from the Saybaro for a few hours.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡOoxuY9ZIsx 維尼

As they neared the top of the tower, the sounds of chanting could be heard.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzjrRKiIsf 維尼

“And here comes the hocus pocus.” Cristlyn said, sounding vaguely annoyed.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxq5hM00dW 維尼

Sighing, Bethany said, “Please don’t offend the Seed, Cristlyn.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡg9PalRaKdd 維尼

“Yes, mother.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡiB6hBqnSNk 維尼

Bethany frowned at her sister. “I’m serious; Jimmy said he was a kind old man. There’s no reason to offend him.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡEDHfu748XK 維尼

“Yeah, Cristlyn.” Seed Thamasa said, inexplicably walking on Cristlyn’s other side. “Don’t go offending the old man.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡgycoJ6Feis 維尼

He was much as Jimmy described him; pretty much the exact image of a wizard one would imagine upon hearing the word; long beared, sequined robe, pointy hat with a wide brim, pouches strapped to his belt no doubt filled with magical objects and reagants. The only noteable variant on the ‘wizened wizard’ look was the Seed’s massive bushy red mustache, a perfect match for that of King Iniagus. Rumors persisted that the two were related, some even suggesting that they might be the same person.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXS7zRqaSf 維尼

Cristlyn jumped a little. Holding a hand to her chest, she said, “Creator’s Grace, don’t do that!”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡg3KsaYcW6J 維尼

“Oh, come on!” The Seed said, clapping her on the back. “Just a bit of levity. Now that you’re unfettered, you need to learn to have a bit of fun.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡn7ynznTsfY 維尼

“What do you know about that?” Cristlyn said, sounding suspicious.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXHhnaDDG5 維尼

Thamasa thumbed his nose, his eyes twinkling. “You should see my newest and brightest student.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHuuAnhpUy 維尼

“That’s okay.” Cristlyn said as they reached the final step. “We’re just here to see our-”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡcN85jeY7jo 維尼

A waterballon hit her right in the side of the face. Bethany couldn’t help but laugh at the surprised look on her sister’s face as she tried to process what had just happened.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡhovmAXxiO2 維尼

“Think fast!” said a familiar voice.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡIi2cOvHA4x 維尼

Bethany turned in time to see another water balloon speeding her way. Her hand shot forward, slicing through the air in a smooth motion and scooping the balloon from the air without breaking it.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxagBwiiv9 維尼

“Whoa.” Gill said, looking at her with wide eyes. “Nice catch.”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUC3Qjpwk1 維尼

“Thanks.” Bethany said. In truth, she was only slightly less shocked than Gill. The movement had been automatic ... involuntary, even.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡOneSxB1vJ9 維尼

A giggle broke her from her thoughts. Looking away from the water balloon, Bethany found herself staring at a fourth-evolution core unit with blonde pigtails and bright blue eyes. She was wearing a Center of knowledge uniform and held what was undoubtedly a wand in her delicate fingers.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gdKHHw92L 維尼

The woman twirled her wand with a delicate hand at a nearby table that was practically covered with water balloons. To Bethany’s amazement, one of the balloons rose at Sammy’s prompting.8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡNUlG7IaEYw 維尼

“See Crissy?” Sammy said, a wide grin on her face, “You were wrong!  I’m a great wizard after all!”8964 copyright protection654ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAvxJYibqY 維尼

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