The remaining two days of the walk are much more affectionate, and also much more free of wizards and snakes than the first two days were. Somehow, all three travelers manage to not realize that Bella has not yet produced her name, even though on at least one occasion it would have been convenient for Tony to have.
And there is the castle, and there is the -
"Skyvault," sighs Bella, diving into her hat for her specs.
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"Well, I haven't figured out immortality yet, and it's the next best thing," says Bella brightly.
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"Is there anything else I should learn or have prepared before the delegation goes out?" Bella asks.
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"Always," says Bella, and she sweeps into a completely incompetent curtsy and departs to get to work on the staff.
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