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The lights in the observation deck went off, leaving them to bask in the light from the theatre below. A small team of alchemists walked in, led by a mage Demetrius had seen only once before when he’d accompanied Xavier to the Central Bureau. They each wore a grave expression, treating the matter as something sacred.
Jamie struggled up until the moment a central line was put into her arm, and a pale lavender solution injected; she barely blinked after.
A second liquid was injected through the line, a sickly grey that resembled cement. The four turned to look up into the observation deck, awaiting a signal that was given a moment later by Yarrow. Each nodded confirmation then the mage walked to the raised platform. The alchemists stood by the door.
The mage raised a hand toward Jamie. Swirls of brilliant light escaped his palm, pouring into the girl. This went on for a time before the man lowered his hand and looked to the tower.
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