They could weigh up their options till doomsday and still Connie doubted they would settle upon whether it was the right idea or not; and really, was it all that surprising? A simple mistake could be disastrous given what they were encountering, but doing nothing definitely meant that nothing would change. The thought of a life without magic filled Connie with more fear than any black gem could and, feeling decisive, she pulled out her wand, levelling it at the gemstone.

"There's only one way to find out," she said with more bolster than she felt, glancing towards the other woman for a brief moment. She offered her a small smile and attempted to levitate the gemstone off the ground.

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MJ made me beautiful