Forever Charmed

It's About Time

"Okay, we know what we're gonna do with the Dean when we have her," LaF says, munching on their dinner. "We just gotta figure out how to get there."

"As in, how to even find her," J.P. sighs.

Laura plays with her fries, biting her lip.

"CAN I GET SOME FRIES WITH MY CHALUPAS?" Kirsch's voice calls from the other room.

Laura rolls her eyes and grabs some, trailed by LaFontaine.

"Stand in the middle of the circle," Laura says to everyone inside of it.

Kirsch is there immediately, but the other three are more reluctant.

"Middle of the circle," Laura repeats, "or Kirsch doesn't get any fries."

"Please, my fries," Kirsch whimpers.

Danny lets out an exasperated sigh as she and the group gather in the center.

LaFontaine picks up a crystal as Laura slides the fries over and they quickly replace it.

"Are you sure you don't want to use your powers on Carmilla to ask her where the Dean is?" they ask Laura.

Carmilla quirks an eyebrow but remains silent.

"For the last time, LaF, I'm not doing that," Laura says, already on her way back to the kitchen. "We've gotta find another way. End of discussion."

Carmilla swallows hard and crosses her arms.

"Outside of Carmilla, do we know anyone else that knows the Dean?" LaF asks when they've settled in at the kitchen counter again. "Like maybe there's some ring of ex-whitelighters running around out there?"

"As far as I know, Mircalla–– Carmilla–– is the only whitelighter who fell so far off the radar that the Elders weren't even sure if she was still alive," J.P. answers. "And not to be blunt, but it doesn't seem as though Miss Karnstein even has any friends."

Laura takes a bite out of her burger before her eyes light up. "She has one." She drops her burger and runs out, swiping a cell phone off the dining room table.

"What are you doing with my phone?" Carmilla demands.

"Looking for that friend who visited me and was looking for you," Laura replies.

Carmilla groans. "What's the point of not using your powers on me if you're just gonna rifle through my personal belongings?"

"B-Because... I'd still be able to do the latter if I was anyone else without these powers." Laura pauses, staring at the phone, as if having second doubts.

Clearly that reason's not good enough even for her. Carmilla sighs. "Her name is Mattie. She's a Seer."

Laura puts the phone down and wanders over to the circle. "But you won't tell me where to find the Dean?"

"No. And neither will Mattie," Carmilla says.

"We'll have to see about that," Laura replies softly, going back to the kitchen. She pauses in the doorway. "Thank you."

Within half an hour, LaF has a summoning spell written. Laura stands beside them and recites it in the kitchen.

"Magic forces black and white

Reaching out through space and light

Be she far, or be she near

Bring us the Seer