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I Don't Believe In Reincarnation, And I Didn't When I Was A Hamster

Shane Richie

The others left me alone for a time. We climbed back to the surface in silence. Zhuzhen handed me a packet of tissues, and though I had stopped crying I was grateful for them.

Eventually we stood next to the helicopter.

"Are you okay?" Asked Margarite.

I nodded. "I assume you could all see him too?"

"Yes. I don't know where Tiffauges Castle is, but I can find out soon."

"When?"

"We can leave tomorrow,"

"Okay,"

"We'll need to go back to Rouen for tonight," said Margarite.

"Okay,"

Throughout this exchange, Karin had been facing away from us, still with her arms wrapped around herself. She turned now.

"Was that Yuri?"

"I - " began Margarite.

"Yes, it was," said Zhuzhen.

"Come on," said Margarite. "It's time we left,"