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York beneath Lucian’s radar for a number of years now, he's waiting at your house in Manhattan as we speak. He'll be able to offer you some help.'
    'That's awful generous, thank you.'
    'Are you ready?'
    'As I'll ever be.'
    'Miss Evans will take you to the Portal.' Victoria stood, and smiled warmly, although Amanda detected a hint of sadness in her eyes, as though she were saying goodbye. She offered her hand and Amanda took it in both of hers and looked back at Victoria.
    'I’ll be fine, trust me.' They were tough words, but she’d be lying if she said she wasn’t somewhat scared.
     
    The air snapped and the trio of friends appeared in a partially furnished room. The mid-sized room had been carpeted and decorated, and the power seemed to be on judging from the light just above them, but other than that, the room sat empty.
    'We’re here, in my house!' Amanda said, excitement making her speak in a higher pitch then normal with a huge grin spreading over her face.
    'Hai. Yes, you are,' said a voice in a Japanese accent that she didn’t recognize, and a well built, broad shouldered, and tall Japanese man walked into the room. 'I’m Yoh, welcome to New York.'
    Liz ran to the window and looked out into the street, 'Wow!' she said under her breath as she took in the vista of buildings outside before she charged off into the house.
    Amanda walked over to Yoh, and smiling, offered her hand. 'I’m Amanda, lovely to meet you, Victoria told me all about you.'
    'Not everything I hope. Your things have arrived from Paris by the way, they’re in the other room.' Yoh shook her hand and gave her a short quick bow in return.
    'That’s great, thank you.' She smiled at Yoh, a warm feeling spreading over her temples and a slight feeling of shyness passing over her. She quite liked the look of this Yoh, he was handsome and tall. Did she fancy him she thought? Hmmm, maybe. He was a very good looking man.
    ‘May I have my hand back please?' He said.
    'Ah, sorry,' she said, letting go of his large hand. He had a good firm grip.
    'Nice to meet you,' said Gentle Water, stepping forward and bowing. Yoh answered in kind before Gentle Water excused himself and smiled at Amanda as he left the room.
    Amanda caught the smile and telepathically sent to him, 'Don't give me that look.' Gentle Water didn't answer as he walked out of sight, still smiling.
    'I'll be in the Kitchen, have a look around and see what you think of the place, I know you haven't actually seen it in person before.,' said Yoh.
    'No bother, I've been looking forward to this. I'll find you soon.'
    Amanda practically bounced out the room and started to explore her new home. The place was a large Brownstone house on the corner of an intersection. It had a basement and three floors above that, plus a roof terrace, the place was big, and Amanda knew she had to have it when she saw it for sale, and now she was here, she loved it. She had already chosen her own bedroom on the first floor, from the floor plans she had seen Liz had also chosen hers and was in the process of rearranging some of the furniture even now.
    Gentle Water had retreated to the roof terrace and Amanda eventually found him meditating up there when she reached the roof.
    She left him be and walked to the railings and looked out over the city. That familiar skyline sang to her heart and filled her with a feeling of belonging. Yes, she was home. Finally.
     
    Gentle Water opened one eye and looked over at Amanda. She stood at the railing drinking in the view taking in a deep breath of New York's air. She seemed happy, very happy, and that made this risky move feel just a touch easier. New York, for Arcadian Magi, was dangerous. This, to his mind, might be a slightly foolish move, but according to those in the Coven who knew better, it was the right move. He trusted their council, and reluctantly agreed to support Amanda in this.
    Only time would tell he supposed.
     
    Two floors below, Liz sat on her bed and looked