A/N: Another collaborative chapter brought to you by Ismira Daugene & Queenoftheslayers. Please view chapter 1 for more detail on the purpose of these short stories.
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Sitting at the kitchen table in Sarah's apartment, Sarah, Elise, and Marie had made dinner for themselves. The evening had been quite enjoyable as the trio caught up with each other and laughed until their sides hurt. After dinner they'd served up some pie and some after-dinner drinks. However that had been nearly two hours ago and the pie was long gone and the drinks had been refilled numerous times and Marie's head had settled on the table with a soft thunk as soft snores filled the room. Elise and Sarah continued to chat though, nearly oblivious to their friend's unconscious state. That was until Marie suddenly sat up, wide-eyed, and arms waving, knocking over the drinks. "CONSTANT VIGILANCE!" she shouted then fell back to the table with a snore.
Elise and Sarah stared at the brunette for a full five minutes, bewildered. "What was that about?" Sarah asked.
"Um…" Elise muttered. "She's been a bit paranoid since the whole tea fiasco."
"Ah…" Sarah nodded understandingly. "Yes, it takes a few months to get used to it. Though…" she paused. "Some never really adjust. I hope we're not looking at the next Mad-eye Moody."
Elise chuckled. "Well at least she doesn't have a glass eye."
Sarah laughed too, but knocked three times on the wooden table just to be safe.