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The demise of a flesh is not the same as true death. A life essence can take root in a nearby receptacle, if conditions are ripe and the soul is attuned... or if a mage helps guide the transfer.

My Wee Fem's body may be no longer alive, but her essence remains vital, and it is not far away from here.

Cobaltus... Take Rocky's hand... Brit you take Rocky's other hand...

Now Both of you take my hands...

<span style="font-size: 15px;">Bast grant your daughter the wisdom and the sight to see the truth!</span>

I See... a book of magic... a locket... and a young lady holding both...

<Pagan looks into Cobaltus's eyes... and shares her vision with him... Then slumps bonelessly to the floor>

<eyes Britney>

Poor girl...watching someone you love die is never easy...I never considered how terrible it must have all been on her. I only ever felt outrage at Holly for it all...

Cobaltus, all actions have consequences.

That you can no longer deny this means you have seen a truth you cannot now "un-see." Some may call that growing up. It can happen at any age.

Accept the torment, the weight. It is a challenge you are now ready for, no matter what times have changed already - or may change yet.

A locket, yes... I have heard of life-spirits being kept in them before.

<Brit is out of her chair and at Pagan Lass's side before she hits the floor.>

Gram? Gram? Help her you guys...

The image implants itself into Cobalt Kid's mind as Pagan Lass falls to the floor. All at once it hits him like he is suddenly sucking in all the air in the room. All of his senses come to a grinding halt and his mind attempts to percieve what is being sent to him. Its all very blurry at first. The smell of Jasmine. A sarcastic giggle. A genuine sense of being impressed and finding that very attractive.

But they are just senses; he can hardly understand why he is reacting as such. The girl is completely unfamiliar. But he feels a...longing for her. Like she was a companion from another lifetime. Someone he trusted. Someone he loved. Someone who believed in him.

<Cobalt Kid stands silently, processing these thoughts, and the omnicom slips from his hand, landing on the Rookery floor and shattering into a hundred pieces. Though for years now Cobalt has lost his ability to cry because of the trauma and torture he endured in his early LMB years, a lone single tear runs down his cheek. His heart is yearning. Whatever void he feels in his soul, it can be filled by this girl>

I...

I don't know...who she is...? But I know where...

<puts both palms up to his eyes, and the months of being so cold, even to his friends, seem to melt away>

Britney...I'm so sorry...I never meant to hurt any of the girls...

I...I think I know...where I must go...

<and suddenly, Cobalt exits with his magnetism as his top speed, flying across Legion World in a hurry>

I'm okay Brat...

<Stares at the retreating form of Cobaltus.>

We're Okay...

But I need you to do something "Freaking, Dorky and Stupid" for me... and for Holly and My...

Gram... I... I can't...

<span style="font-size: 7px;">Yes you can, we're still here, we are ready to help you, we've always been ready to help you!</span>

Shut up you two...

<span style="font-size: 7px;">But we are... If you let us!</span>

I don't want to be a Freaking, Dorky, Stupid, Heroine! I just want to find My...

<span style="font-size: 7px;">But to find her you must be you! Not whiney wimp girl! Everyday Girl!</span>

They're right, Brat. The whiny little wimp girl can't do the things that need to be done.

But my granddaughter, the girl who hunted down the man who killed her favorite uncle and brought him back to face trial, can...

He would have been so proud of you...

He's dead... he can't be proud of me...

<span style="font-size: 7px;">His spirit lives on in you... We know it.</span>

Shut up... Nobody, No one, Silence, code alpha three! Lock and Compile!

<Turns and looks at Pagan with tears streaming down her cheeks...>

Why do you want me to do that, WHY?

Because it's who and what you were destined to be... And because you won't be whole again until you do.

I can't... Look...

<She extends her hands and flexes a small muscle in her forearm, a pair of Beretta 9mm VLK Pistols appear in her hands. She is so surprised by the pistol's appearance that she almost drops them...>

How? I put these away years ago...

<Rocky looks at alarm at Everyday Girl>

Britney, put those away at once! We don't allow such weapons at the Rookery!

<The guns disappear>

Okay Mr Rockyhopper....

<Extends her hand to Pagan>

C'Mon Gram... Let's go home...

In a moment...

Rockhopper Lad... Again I find myself in your debt... Your silent assistance and strength have been invaluable.

But this time <She gestures and the air in the Rookery Library begins to sparkle...>

The Magical residue of the seance... <another gesture causes the "sparkles" to settle on Rocky and slowly blend into him>

I believe that your magic will be greatly enhanced for a long time...

Again Prince, you have my thanks and gratitude, I am in your debt.

<Rocky takes Pagan Lass's arm and he, Tim and Hyvvie escort her and Everyday Girl to the door and they leave.>

TTL: Rocky, what just happened?

Rocky: I'm not entirely sure I understand, Tim, but I think this might be the turning point of whatever's been going on.

TTL: What was that Pagan Lass said about your magic being enhanced?

Rocky: I don't know. The only other Pyngwyn I've ever known, outside of a monastery, who used magic for anything other than ice and snow was my evil doppelgänger from Earth-4 and it drove him insane.

TTL: That won't happen to you, will it?

Rocky: I've seen power corrupt so many people. Not everyone has the discipline Pagan Lass has. There are a few former LMBers who have long since left Legion World who couldn't control their powers. Even dear Lardy--I don't think he totally grasps just how powerful he is and--well...

TTL: Speaking of Lardy, exactly what's going on there?

Rocky: You're just full of questions I really can't answer tonight, aren't you, Tim? Come on, guys. Let's see what we can raid from the Rookery fridge.

--------INCOMING MESSAGE--------

Rocky, Pagan, everyone. We are all gathering in the Tesseracts to bring the final battle to Phineas! Every active and able LMBer is needed as soon as possible!

Good luck everyone!

Cobie, out.

-------------END MESSAGE-----------------

<as Phineas B. Fuddle activates his celestial mechanism in his Orrery , a whiteout of chronal regression begins to spread across this establishment>

<Legion World is dying>

no... this world is NOT dying... only the lost dreams of conquests shall die.

Pardon me! Just passing through...

(rushes past confused staff, and raids the kitchen)

Put it all on my bill...

(exists out hidden extra-dimensional door)

<Rocky paces the floor of the Rookery parlour; Time Teller Lad and Hyvvie enter>

TTL: Rocky, have you been drinking coffee again? You know what that stuff does to you!

Rocky: What? What are you talking about, Tim?

<Hyvvie chuckles>
TTL: See? Hyvvie knows. This thing with Lardy has you all worked up.

Rocky: What? He--that is--I...<Rocky shakes his head>. Tim, there's something we need to talk about. It hasn't been very long since Clive...and now his father and I...

TTL: And don't you think I saw it coming?

Rocky: But Clive didn't exactly like Lardy and you were around him so much.

TTL: And it was great at first, but after two months and three days, he started getting so weird. I tried to stick with him, but, well, you know. And I saw how you and Lardy have been with each other lately.

Rocky: And he's coming over and I...

TTL: You need to relax.

Rocky: But...

TTL: Some candles would set the right mood. And I think some music would be nice for the background. Brahms, perhaps?

Rocky: You're determined to help me aren't you?

TTL: Rocky, you had it once before and it was gone almost as soon as it came. I thought I had it, but it wasn't to be. This may be the real thing. I can't let you let this go.

Rocky: <Hugs Tim and then pats Hyvvie> I have the best friends in explored space. Now when does Lardy get here?

TTL: Can't help you there. I can tell you the past and present. The future's not here yet.

***incoming message to Rocky***

Got some important business with Des before our date. I'll be a little late, Eudyptes, but I'll be there! Promise!!!

***end meesage***

<walks in with flowers>

Hey! Sorry, I'm late, Rocky--that meeting with Des went longer than expected!

<hands Rocky flowers>

I've...no idea if you like flowers or not, but I know it's kinda customary, so--

<looks around>

Wow--everything looks great!

<struggles, wondering if sharing his knowledge of Adelie's whereabouts might break the mood of their first date>

Er...what's for dinner?

Lardy, they're lovely. Thank you. <sniffs; gives Lardy a little kiss>

I hope sushi is all right. It's my favourite Earth dish. And plenty of sake, too, of course.

Lardy? You look awfully tense. Here let me...<He begins rubbing Lardy's shoulders> You are tense. Relax, sweetie. I'm sure whatever it was you and Cobie were discussed was upsetting, but you're here now. With me. <Holds him close>