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The bad blood between the Saltzman twins and Hope was something that Josie was more than prepared to lay to rest. There was no real reason for them to be at each otherâs throats and anything up until this point had been of juvenile intentions. With a slight nod of agreement, Josie considered the otherâs words for a moment before replying, âweâll just have to do whatever we can to avoid paying an unfair price. If anyone can do it, its us.â Her words were filled with certainty and a smile accompanied them. âWe can win. We will win.âÂ
The mention of coffee quickly perked the young siphon up and she gave a clear nod of her head, âand pancakes. I know I shouldnât be hungry after the day weâve had, but âŚÂ Iâm starving and I canât think of anything worse than research on an empty stomach.â
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Josieâs confidence was in stark contrast to Hopeâs own concerns about whether they could win the fight at all, much less whether they could do it without the cost of lives. All one had to do was look around them and see the state of the city to know that Malivore had the potential to wreak havoc even in its current state - god only knew what it had the power to do if it ever got free. But it was impossible not to feel at least a little bit inspired by Josieâs confident smile and the belief she had in the two of them and the people they cared about.  âIâll take your word for it,â Hope smiled, sincerity in her words. If Josie was so sure, she could be sure as well.
âOh my god, thatâs a great idea. Pancakes with chocolate chips.â And all of the coffee left in town.  âI think youâve got every right to be hungry - fighting takes it out of you, and Iâm guessing you must be pretty low on magic after all of that.â A thought struck her then, and she offered her hand.  âNeed a little, just in case?â













