"I look around me and I see strong brave people who have been through a lot." Damien said. "That strength and experience is great. After all these battles, college is going to be a breeze. Don't worry too much, learn from your mistakes, and have fun! We did it!"
He threw his cap in the air and the rest of the class did so as well.
Mana, Reiko, and Kuri headed over to Grams and hugged her.
"I-I'm so proud of you three." Grams said. "I can't wait to see what you do next. You're my biggest accomplishment."
"Grams, that's not true." Reiko said.
"Yeah, it is. And it's... well, you'll see, when you have kids." Grams said.
"She can't." Mana snidely remarked.
Reiko's hands went to her stomach as she realized that the way she'd Changed, she had no idea if she could ever have a child or not.
Kuri put a hand on her sister's shoulder. "Shut up Mana. It's like Grams always said."
"We're Priestesses; we can do anything." The family chorused, including a reluctant Mana.