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Penny tenses for a moment, preparing her elementum in case Vanna's strike fails to finish off the Void. However, this time, the thing stays down - and then melts into an ugly mess. It's over; the thing is dead and gone. They're safe now, she can breathe easily again.

[color=39b54a]"Vanna, that... that worked!"[/color] she tells the noblewoman in exhausted elation. "[color=39b54a]Of course, it left an ugly mess on the carpet, but I'm guessing Void aren't big on manners. Come on, let's rejoin the others, they must be worried sick."[/color]

It's then she realizes Vanna is out cold; the fight must have taken a lot out of her. To be honest, Penny feels about to crash herself; a long trip followed by a short but intense, harrowing fight. She seats herself carefully next to the taller girl, and lays back, breathing out as she feels her exhausted body ache all over, especially the arm.

[color=39b54a]"I'll be honest,"[/color] she talks to the unconscious Vanna, [color=39b54a]"I wasn't expecting this, but hey, a story to tell the other girls at the Academy right? We took out a Void [i]before[/i] we got our awesome Ars Magi powers and weaponry, bet the other girls will be jealous. I think we made a pretty good team there.

"Also, thanks for saving my life - I really pulled some boneheaded moves there. From now on, though we'll fight as partners, I promise. No more harebrained moves."[/color]

Nichole's arrival brings Penny back to focus.

[color=39b54a]"Nichole, how's everyone else?"[/color] she asks, trying to get up. [color=39b54a]"Vanna got it with one last hit, and I think that tuckered her out. To be honest, I think I'm about to crash myself.

"Here, help me carry her; you take the left side, I've got the right. Watch that spot, that's what's left of the thing."[/color]

Upon finally arriving at the control room, Penny is relieved to see the crew and the other girls safe and sound, and helps lay Vanna down on a sofa before she herself collapses on a chair, letting the medical staff work on her broken, dislocated arm.

[color=39b54a]"Oh sweet mother of God I wanna just go to sleep,"[/color] she sighs wearily. [color=39b54a]"Are all flights like this, or did we just book the horror experience express?"[/color]

She turns to the other girls.

[color=39b54a]"So what the flying fuck happened here? And where's-"[/color]

Her protests were cut short upon seeing Victoria rather beat up.

[color=39b54a]"Christ, lady, did you get into a fight with an industrial mixer?"[/color] she asks the Wing of Justice.

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“[color=white]The ship is clear and back on route.[/color]” She informs the girls. “[color=white]When we land we’ll have each of you examined and treated. This level of Nox shouldn’t be overtly harmful to you, but the doctors will want to be sure.[/color]” 

Crimson eyes pass over the five girls, the older Ars Magi silent for a pointed few seconds before she continues: “[color=white]As you’ve guessed, we ran into an area of heavy Nox.[/color]” She doesn’t comment on the battle that some of the girls caught a glimpse of, continuing instead: “[color=white]I neutralized the worst threats, but you were left to deal with the lesser on your own. Admirably--but unfortunately.[/color]”

“[color=ffffff]We should be landing within the hour. Until then you’ll be kept under guard here. If you notice anything abnormal, report it to the crew members immediately.[/color]”[/quote]
[color=39b54a]"So what exactly happened here - ma'am?"[/color] Penny asks the Wing of Justice. [color=39b54a]"I know that was just a lesser Void, least compared to some of the real prizes out there, but what happened to you?"[/color]