Even though she painted the words with hope, that’s all it was. Sugar-coated paint. And paint fades.

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Aayla’s thoughts come back to her as they learn the spell keeping her tangible can be used against them. The boys close in on Chisanu with renewed effort and realize they’ve played into his hands. Centuries worth of planning comes to fruition with another Oussep arising with the intent to kill. Forbidden spells woven into the situation keep the group reactive, desperate for their chance to plan for an end.