Even the Primordial Fire could not forcibly burn an owl into a human. Thus, after the flames had burned away, Miss Winslet—who also felt that her mental state and Soul State were astonishingly good—simply turned back into that plump owl to conceal her embarrassment, then flew crookedly into Miss Bell's arms.
With the curse suppressed, her species was still "owl." The good news, however, was that her spellcasting ability in owl form had also recovered to the Tenth Ring and Tenth Order. Her extremely spiritually taxing human form also consumed far less in her current condition.
"Nun, how long will you be staying in Vesta City?"
Only after suppressing the curse did Shade ask Sister Devlin about her schedule. The nun answered softly:
"I'll stay tonight to observe how the suppressed curse recovers. Tomorrow morning, Sylvia will open a Teleportation Gate to Wilundell for me."
Shade glanced at Miss Bell. She had her head lowered as she cared for the owl, who looked as though she had fainted, and thus did not notice Sister Devlin directly mention the Great Space Witch's name in front of Shade.
"That works too."
He glanced again at Miss Danist, who sat on the sofa watching them, then lowered his voice and asked:
"Since you're here, could I borrow your blindfold tonight?"
A blush appeared on the nun's lowered face, but she still nodded.
"Yes."
"Good."
Shade smiled and asked again:
"There happens to be a Moon Dance Festival concert tonight. Nun, would you like to come with us?"
Although there were only four tickets, if Sister Devlin wished to attend, he would find a way to get another one no matter what.
But the nun shook her head slightly.
"I don't like crowded places. I have long heard of the strange wonders of Vesta