A glow could be seen emanating from the tallest window, inside evil events were unfolding.The young diabolist who had taken up residence in the tower ...as about to conduct his first ever summoning. He had laid out the protective circle exactly as the ancient scroll had described, the sacrifices were prepared, and candles lit. All he had to do was complete the incantation and he would be making his first steps in becoming one of the elite dark magi.Holding up his hand, he drew a cruel curved. ”Noah took out a scroll and unrolled it across her desk. It featured a magic circle with several lines of runic code added, extending down the length of the scroll. Black dust was poured into a glass and set in the middle of the circle. “The command phrase is ‘Molecular Construction.’ I can’t activate it myself, so if you would do me the honor.” “What little trust I have left in you is being put into this spell. It had better not screw up.” She placed her hand on the scroll. “Molecular. "Let's get in!" she chirped.She stepped in at one end of the tub and turned to sit with her back against the oval. I followed her but almost recoiled at the temperature of the water, wondering why it didn't seem so hot to her. I settled into the tub slowly, trying to adjust to the temperature and hoping maybe it would cool if I took my time."You men are all woosies about bath water," Aunt Jane chided. She splashed water on me, and I settled into the tub. The faucet and valves were positioned. ‘I’m Sebastian.’ His handshake is firm but not rough. ‘Nice to meet you.’ I do not know what else to say so I lead him into the bathroom. I notice with chagrin the magazine still on the floor next to the toilet, and hope the room has aired out sufficiently. ‘The faucet’s leaking and sometimes the water runs over the side of the sink and leaves puddles on the floor,’ I say, gesturing toward the sink. He strokes the faucet slowly, thoughtfully, with one hand. I am turning into a puddle on the.