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[charmandchant]

( why, look who it is! she'd made it through the battle and back, but Hermione had kept it all on the down low (mostly to keep people from worrying and to keep herself from going mad). it'd been too much like the final battle at home for her comfort and her nightmares had returned in full force. but never fear, friends in the city! other than a few scratches and her usual dark circles under her eyes, she looks fine - in fact, she's beaming. )

I hope everyone is all right. Have all the people who didn't come home with us appeared in the city again?

( that's the only tactful way she can think of to address 'death' here. she doesn't want to think of the psychological ramifications, not right now. )

It was splendid .. really, everyone did wonderfully and I'm .. so glad. I think that even though it's not over, there isn't anything wrong with being proud of ourselves and taking a moment to be pleased. After all, victories haven't exactly been heaped on our plate, lately.

( they could do with a raise in spirits, really. )

And.. really, congratulations, everyone.

( with one last beam, the feed ends! )

( filtered to morgana )

I think I may have found one of the bracelets that you are looking for; I'd like to return it to you as soon as possible. You must be worried sick.

Is there a time when we can meet?

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[conquering]

Lancelot has returned so it must be Gwen's.

[ and she sighs her relief. It's still not having Gwen back but it is a step in the right direction. Morgana cannot relax nor can she be glad with her gone but her bracelet is at least found and at once, she's grateful for the girl. ]

I will see you as soon as possible, at a place of your choosing.

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[charmandchant]

I'm so glad that one of your friends has come back!

( Hermione holds the bracelet up to the video, making sure that Morgana can see it. she didn't think she'd given the other woman any reason to doubt her, but just in case .. you could never be too sure. )

Wherever you feel comfortable meeting is fine with me; I know you must be eager to have this back so I'm ready to leave now.

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[conquering]

Come to my house at Thor, if you know it. Or I shall meet you at the entrance to the District.

[ she takes a deep breath, eyes her for a moment. ]

Thank you. Hermione Granger. I will not forget this gesture.

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[charmandchant]

I'll have to meet you at the entrance to Thor; I'm coming from Odin's house, but it shouldn't be too long of a walk.

[ if Hermione is expecting any kind of payment, she certainly doesn't request it now. instead she smiles. ]

Please. Anyone would do the same. I'll see you soon.

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[conquering]

[ anyone wouldn't; Morgana knows the world as oppressing and cruel too. The girl gives her an odd sense of hope that seems to belong to another girl from another time. ]

I will wait for you at the entrance then.

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[samantha_grey]

... you're not usually quite this chipper. I mean, congratulations all around, but you alright?

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[charmandchant]

( Hermione nods, playing with something in her lap off screen. )

It's better when we're doing something, isn't it? Rather than just sitting and waiting for something to happen?

I'm relieved.

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[samantha_grey]

It is actually a lot better, yeah. I take it that it feels good to rescue Freyr from the dark? Doesn't win the war, but it certainly doesn't hurt.

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[charmandchant]

Maybe it doesn't win the war, but it's good for everyone, and not just the travelers, to see that we can do this.

It's definitely encouraging.

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[samantha_grey]

Well, if anything, people actually pulling something like this off might finally convince a few of the gods that we're good for something. Freyr might very well be the first, but Freya will probably be grateful.

[There was something in her tone that said 'it had better.']

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[nukeoleptic]

Congratulations to you, too, Hermione! I really wish I could have been there.

[ But Hermione's smiles are making her beam in return. ]

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[charmandchant]

Thank you.

( her smile wavers, but doesn't disappear. honestly? she's glad Jade hadn't been there. it was someone she didn't have to worry about. but somehow she thought the other girl would disagree. )

It's just one less thing to worry about, isn't it?

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[nukeoleptic]

[ Of course Jade would disagree -- she wants more than anything else to protect the people she cares about, not be protected. ]

I guess so. Did you keep an eye on Draco?

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[charmandchant]

( Hermione is more of the mindset that she would shield everyone she cares about from war as long as possible, no matter how much she understands wanting to protect those you care about. )

As much as possible. It got rather chaotic, but I did my best. It was strange, fighting with him...

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[nukeoleptic]

[ That last part makes her smile, despite all of it. ]

It's easy to get used to being on his side. I promise.

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[madcuriosity]

You... went too, Miss Hermione?

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[charmandchant]

Yes.

( Hermione pauses for a moment. )

Are you all right, Alice?

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[madcuriosity]

It... I just... I am happy Freyr is back and people are coming back but... but people died and... and even if they come back you and others still got hurt.

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[charmandchant]

( Hermione looks surprised for a moment and then raises her hands. )

Look. I'm not very hurt, really, and it'll heal. And all of the other people who fought, they have friends who care, too and are being taken care of. We all knew what we were getting into. It's all right.

I think everyone is happy that we were finally able to fight for ourselves.

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[dyingisnotdead]

So death truly doesn't last here, then?

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[charmandchant]

( even you can't get her down! though you do give her pause. )

Yes. Apparently, you come back to the city after some amount of time. I haven't experienced it personally, but..

It's not permanent the way it is back home.

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[dyingisnotdead]

I wasn't thinking it was.

[But only wishing that certain people he knew were here.]

Does it apply, even if you are dead in your own world?

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[charmandchant]

( another long pause over the audio. then: )

I've heard of that, yes. Some people who appear here are dead back home. Why?

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[scarygirl]

Only the living think that way about battle.

[Not a condemnation, just an observation. It's almost funny, really. To her, anyway.]

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[charmandchant]

Am I alive, aren't I?

( she's not angry. just pointing it out, really. )

Aren't you?