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[ Hey, Animus! Homura doesn't do this network thing often. So let's just have her get straight to the point. ]

I apologize that this may be repetitive at this point.

My understanding is that a lot was learned over the course of the last month. I would appreciate any confirmation and clarification regarding the facts, theories, and rumors.

Also, my soul gem is beginning to taint. Anyone with purification powers, please respond to this message. It is in all of our best interest that you do so quickly.

Thank you for your time.

[ click. Homura sits at the terminal and awaits replies. Already she is anxious to get up and not waste her time in front of a computer screen. ]

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Re: [audio]

[fusedstars]

[Of course there would be a price to pay. The Madoka he knew never told him anything regarding her soul gem.]

So if it's fully tainted, what will happen?

[audio]

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I become a witch.

That won't happen.

Re: [audio]

[fusedstars]

[That does not sound good.]

...Because you'll be careful, right?

[audio]

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Mm. I cannot afford such a set back. So I simply will not allow for it to happen.

Re: [audio]

[fusedstars]

If you can find him, maybe Enoch can help, or Jellal. I know little about them, but they appeared to be the two people kind and knowledgeable enough in this area.

[Magic was not his specialty.]

[audio]

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I see. Thank you kindly. I had not known there was a second person I could contact about such things.

Re: [audio]

[fusedstars]

Jellal knows of magic. He is one of the only other people I know of who might be able to help.

[He would recommend Waver, but considering the situation regarding his own world and the people here, now might not have been the best time.]

And you are welcome.

[audio]

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I understand.

Now then, what do you know about recent events?

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[fusedstars]

We had visitors last month, from another world. According to my information, there are places out there that exist beyond the tower, though they are in a war or something like that.

Our bodies are not our original ones. According to the others, the ones we have now are fake, vessels for what keep souls and other such things alive.

And then there were forces that dragged us into chaos, tower residents.

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I see.

In which case, either my soul gem is fake or... [ Could it be possible to transfer their souls back into their bodies? For the meguca to become regular girls again? ]

[fusedstars]

Or what? Do you have another idea?

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... No, it's nothing.

[ That would be unrealistic. She can't get her hopes up over something so risky. ]

Sorry.

[fusedstars]

...Was there an idea you had, about being normal?

[Wasn't the first time he saw such a thing. Lucy had the same thoughts once upon a time ago.]

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Even if our souls were placed back in our bodies, the problem may still exist. They may still corrupt and mutate. It would only be harder to cleanse them in that case.

[ Shooting down her own idea is painful... but she has to do it now, while she can bear the pain. ]

[fusedstars]

We live in a tower with several beings that know magic, and are mystical in one form or another. Even if it doesn't work, the only way you'll know is by trying, no matter how painful the end result might be.

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... I cannot get their hopes up over such an unlikely possibility.

[fusedstars]

It's not my place to make the judgment for you, but think it over. Even when things seem their darkest, there will always be some form light to aid you.

...I learned that lesson before.

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It is a nice lesson to learn.

[ One that has betrayed Homura over and over...

It's a lie.

But she won't tell Hei. ]

[fusedstars]

How exactly were you able to gain your abilities to begin with?

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The contract I made with "Kyuubey" resulted in my powers. They are linked to my soul gem.

[fusedstars]

And is this Kyuubey around?

[Somehow he doubted that. Maybe it was because of the tower's bad luck he kept trying to anticipate.]

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Not anymore.

[ Homura finds herself almost missing Feelsby. ]

[fusedstars]

I see. I had a feeling.

[Well, there was always plan B. It was already plan A for something else anyway.]

Were there any other questions you had for me?

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No... no, that should be fine for now. Thank you, Hei.

[fusedstars]

No problem.

Also, I'm beginning a school program within a week or so. You are more than welcome to attend classes if you wish.