My Blood Wizard System
I speak one line of the Deep Script (the forty-first, the one about forgiveness).
The lawn ripples like a pond.
A perfect circle of ocean water rises out of the grass, ten feet across, glowing turquoise and smelling like the beginning of the world.
Kayo’s already there, nine tails fanned, golden eyes reflecting the portal like twin suns.
Kayo:
“Shortcut. My treat.”
Seras portals in with a duffel bag that’s literally on fire.
Seras (grinning):
“Packed sunscreen, explosives, and extra sarcasm.”
Remy kisses me once (hard, fast, promise).