As she spoke, she pressed her hand to the place where the hidden Fire Seal lay:
"In quite a few 'futures,' I accepted the fire Sister Devlin left behind before her death and became the last generation of Fire-Bearing Sisters in this world. Through this Fire Seal, I can sense the time where you are in reverse. No matter where you become lost, no matter when you become lost, I can find you.
Shade, this time I won't concern myself with anything else. I only hope that, as promised, you can stay with me until the end of time."
She slipped free of the coat draped over her and kissed Shade again. Afterward, Shade confirmed:
"With your current condition, you still can't wield power beyond Present Luvia's level, can you?"
The Long-haired Girl nodded, her violet eyes gleaming.
"But if we truly encounter an emergency, I can use some abilities beyond the rules at the cost of further damage to my soul. Don't worry. As long as you are by my side, as long as you still love me, no matter how badly my soul is damaged, it can be repaired."
She spoke words of love meant only for the two of them, the Outlander's image reflected in her violet eyes:
"Please don't let go of my hand, Shade. Please don't let go of my hand."
(Owl resting.)
Perhaps because Shade had done nothing before going to sleep last night, Luvia suspected that her charm was no longer quite effective on him. Thus, to verify whether Shade had "changed his heart," early Thursday morning, the diviner woke him by unconventional means. For a time, Shade thought he was still dreaming and entwined with the Long-haired Girl.
"Anyway, they're the same person. There's no difference."
Shade thus proved his passion for