Mareth went about her business, slowly building up a stock of her liquified power. She was slightly worried about things, but she needed to make a decision before things got<em>too</em>bad. But at last there was a knock on the door, and she smiled as she heard the voice, rushing to it and opening the door quickly. "Lisa! Sylvia! It's good to see you again! Come in, come in...I found another friend, and I've taken an apprentice. How have things gone for you two?"