Trinity watched as Karn flew out of her arms, to perch and watch her from out of her reach. It must have been very difficult to live through all that death, just so he could live a little longer. She glanced aside and spotted Nero, just the person she was looking for. "
I don't know, Karn. Did any of those people have a wish from a genie?" She wanted to get him on board. "
Maybe, if we hurry, we can save your Master Rian?" That, she had the feeling, was not true. If she was feeding Karn her life force, and Karn was about to die, then she was likely at the end of her rope. Karn probably knew that, too.
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There he is, c'mon." Trinity waves Karn to follow, before approaching Nero, waving wide over her head. "
Nero! It's been a while, how are ya?" She smiles softly, though she would be very brief with her pleasantries.
After giving the other mage a beat to respond, she cut to the chase. "
I was actually looking for you. I have a favor to ask. Could I possibly change my wish?" She looks up at Karn, letting her worry show before she turns back to Nero. "
My friend has a strange illness. For some time now, he's been living off of another's vital power, while his organs deteriorate and he suffers. Some say he's simply fated to die." She takes a slow breath, drawing upon her determination before she faces Nero again. "
It's too cruel. I wish this cruel fate away, with his illness, so that he may have a long and healthy natural life, without anymore sacrifices. Can you do that, Nero?"
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