15 - Changing Dynamics

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The cold, biting winter finally descends into Ann Arbor

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The cold, biting winter finally descends into Ann Arbor. The month of December is dotted by snowfall as the whole city turns white, covered in frosted flakes. People walk the streets, dressed in thick jackets and scarves wrapped around their face. And crime also drops considerably, because who can be foolish enough to rob a store at negative three degrees?

But for the superhero and her sidekick that live in this town, the routine doesn't change. Every evening, they walk out their door at the same time, dressed in their outfits that are clear markers to their identity. They patrol the city, checking if there's any crime (there isn't), and help the town warm up with the heat of their magic.

But tonight is not one of those nights.

Tonight is a night to stay home, wait as a future is made. Tonight's the night where it all is decided. Aurelia has mentally prepped herself and so has her aunt. The two sit in their living room, Aurelia's laptop kept on the table in front of them. They are huddled together, blanket wrapped around them.

Every five minutes, Aurelia refreshes her email, waiting, hoping for a positive answer. She's somewhat sure that she'll get in but you never know what will happen in the end. But something tells her it will all be good. Besides, she's a good student, she's worked hard, she amassed some advanced college credits and she didn't slug through four A.P. classes for anything. It should all work out for her...right?

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