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Tomo walked jerkily, legs moving only under the power of a wish. In his hands he carried a tray full of sweets and two cups of tea. He set the tray down on an end table and looked over at the lounging Shiya, who smiled.

"That's a good boy. I wish you would sit down and help me eat these." he said, pleased to watch Tomokazu's knees snap to a sitting position.

Tomo winced as he hit the other chair and completely relaxed his tired body, letting magic get the cookie for him.

Trina had been watching the ground quietly, when they had finally arrived at some building. She studied it, wondering why everyone was so grim. She was happy, they were bringing Tomo home. Then again, Tomo should already have been home, safe and comfortable. Trina tilted her head a bit, keeping her anger in check. Perhaps they were grim because this was going to be difficult. If so, Trina was ready to fight. She had better control over her self now than ever, she wasn't worried about reverting. We're coming Tomo... She said mentally, waiting for Ritsuko's instructions or movements.

Ritsuko looked to Aerric and nodded, stepping up to the door. She wondered if she should knock, but decided against it. She was done being polite. Almost as expected, the door wasn't locked, confirming her assumption that Shiya wanted her there. She looked behind her and nodded to the others

Ritsuko took Aerric's hand and stepped inside, looking around. It was lit warmly and would be pleasant if she wasn't so disgusted. She looked around and walked quietly down a hallway, moving completely on instinct.

Ritsuko continued down the hallway, heading to an open door at the very end. Making sure her weapons were in place, she stepped through the doorway. It was a cozy sitting room. Shiya was sitting comfortably in an easy chair.

"Ah, Ritsuko. I was starting to get worried." He cooed, standing up.

"Where is he?" She asked coldly, glancing around the room.

Shiya only smiled, "He's perfectly all right." He assured the woman. "And he'll stay that way if all goes well."

"I swear I'll kill you where you stand if you don't bring him out in five seconds." She muttered.

Shiya sighed and snapped his fingers. From the side room, Tomo stepped out robotically. He looked empty and hardly conscious.

Ritsuko resisted the urge to rush over to Tomo and look him over. She looked at Shiya. "All right." She muttered, "What do you want?"

Kaia was not as resistant as she rushed over to her husband. A cylinder of magic surrounded the young man like glass, preventing her from touching him, "Tomo..."

Shiya watched the scene with a light laugh and looked back to Ritsuko, "You know what I want, Rits. I let you go and it was the biggest mistake of my life."

Ritsuko made a disgusted noise and rolled her eyes, "Why? You obviously haven't cleaned up your act. It's only gotten worse." She murmured, looking around.

"I'll change! I'll rid myself of ever drop of magic in my body. I'd do anything to be with you again!" Shiya pleaded, taking Ritsuko's hands.

"This isn't the way to do it." Ritsuko replied, pulling her hands from his, reaching back for Aerric. "I can't believe you."

Shiya frowned and dropped his hands. "Tomokazu. I wish Ritsuko would love me."

"Told you..." He murmured automatically, "I can't do that."