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She waited until Xiomara was fully finished with her report, then Kara launched into everything they’d learned about the Averoigne Jere about the history of the hotel, Victor Walcott, and all the strange happenings they’d experienced so far They alsoevery artifact necessary to recreate the cere crystal

“If you do this,” Xio do the setup on that He’s anal as fuck He’ll get it right”

“Thanks,” Jeremy said wryly

“Hey don’t get ser “It’s not hter than a crab’s ass And shit, these two idiots have gotten more done in three days than you accomplished in three weeks there! So if I were you, I’d stop flapping ums”

Kara tapped her fingers and looked away She was trying to avoid eye contact with Jeremy, as well as escape the Head of Order’s extended wrath Sorenade Anyone in the iet injured by her shrapnel

“So what’s your backup plan?” the old wo

Logan blinked “Backup plan?”

“Yeah, in case this whole sorry thing goes to shit”

The three of theed

“Jesus Christ,” Xiomara swore “So your backup plan is to wait another whole fucking year? Until the next winter solstice?”

Their shoulders slu, but Kara kicked him off camera

“Right then,” said Xiomara “Don’t fuck it up”

“We won’t,” Kara promised quickly

Xiomara didn’t look so sure Her eyes narrowed until they were two tiny slits in the wrinkled landscape of her face

“Okay” Her expression softened, and in only a slightly gentler tone she added: “Just be careful”