"Yes, it is." Emilie replied simply. "A little too much time spent on Rue Ge Rouge. I finally crossed the wrong wizard, it looks like. And I'm not even out of high-school yet," she laughed once, but she didn't sound amused. "Off to a good start."

Anastas really was being turned into a fluffy bunny by that girl. Emilie tried her best not to smirk as she fished the ring out of her coat pocket and held the small plastic bag up in the air. In the light of the dance, it had seemed normal, but in the darkness they stood in now-- it was glowing a bright absinthe green.