Oh, this room is nice! So bright everywhere," she said, looking around at the white and pale yellow painted walls, the numerous fixtures, and furnitur... but white plastic couch with a long very thin cushion and some chair and pillows. The rug moved springily to Janey's feet. It seemed like somebody else was going to be in there--with them, or just with her? She sat down, took off her shoes. Margaret stooped to her chair and picked the shoes by the backs of them with her thumb and first two. "God you are an airhead at times." Katiechuckles. "You are the reason we are kind of holding back," I look atKatie with a confused look and ask her what I have to do with it. Katiejust shakes her head. "I am concerned about how this will affect you andme. I mean, what if it gets ugly, then I lose my only 'sister'? Whatthen?" Katie almost started crying, but I knew she wouldn't. I realizedat that moment she really did like the meathead more than she was lettingon. I put my arm around. He followed Jacob into the changing rooms which looked just as packed as the pool was.Squeezing their way through everyone, they fought their way to the showers which were situated all the way down the wall. Pushing the button released a quick burst of cold water before warm water began to gush out.Jacob couldn't help but exhale with relief as the warm water ran down his face and flattened the hair on his head. He ran his hands across his athletic body and over his shoulders before pushing the. .Magic, like dueling, was nothing but a series of rules and rituals. Even science could seem like magic if you are unaware of the possibilities. I could believe in science. I could follow rules and rituals. I nodded. "What must be done?" We must take Dragon to the Shadow Realm and allow his aspect to take host of his mortal body." It sounded like utter crap, but Pharaoh went on before I could disparage the idea. "There is a complication. In order to bring him back, life must be exchanged for.