"And we don't have enough for more, is that it?" Serapis sighed. "Or at least, we technically have the cash, but it needs to go elsewhere. Right. The sooner we have a meeting to figure out what to do, the better."

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"That's what I'm afraid of" Jorn replied, referring to Laura. "Why do I get the feeling that it's meant to be?"

"Maybe a higher power or something 'up there' said so?" Aurelian suggested. "I think I read something about that in class. Not sure how it works, though."