The flame begins to die, and with it the black vapor begins to dissipate, leaving only black ash in its wake on the vibrant grass. It happens so abruptly you would miss it if you blinked.

For a second the cloaked figure is still, watching you two peacefully. But she suddenly reaches into the ground, straight into it, and pulls out a black skull. She snaps off a few of the remaining roots attached to the top of it and dusts off the ashes.

Then she disappears for the second time, smiling.