[Everything seems to be going well on Kari's end, up until the last moment. As the glow of the ink fades away, so does the shine on her pendent. The gold plating looks tarnished and aged, and the gems have lost their sparkle. The magic has been sealed.]
[And suddenly Kari is hit with a cold sensation in her chest, as though a bucket of ice water were thrown right through her. Was this how it was supposed to feel? She laid there for another moment or two before slowly sitting up. Something still felt off, though...]
W-Well. Something... feels different. Kinda. But I think it worked!
[Action]
[And suddenly Kari is hit with a cold sensation in her chest, as though a bucket of ice water were thrown right through her. Was this how it was supposed to feel? She laid there for another moment or two before slowly sitting up. Something still felt off, though...]
W-Well. Something... feels different. Kinda. But I think it worked!