She asks why Chise is butting into a matter that isnt her concern.

Lizbeth lashes out with the books powers, but theyre not that effective against the likes of Elias.

Alcyone gets between them, and in the process unlocks something within her.

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But now that hes out, Alcyones duty is completed, and she begins to disintegrate.

Before she does, she apologizes to Philomela, her charge, for failing her for so long.

Its a beautiful gift, and Philomela appreciates it, but to quote Switch,Not like this.

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Especially when none of the recordings she gave Philomela include her, since she was the cameraman.

It starts with Lizbeth: her duty is to bring back Adam.

Alcyones duty to protect Philomela.

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Curse Adams duty to carry out his masters revenge.

The werewolfs duty is to avenge her family.

But as she claims Lizbeth as her prey, she is interrupted by the arrival of Morrigan.

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Theres enough programming him to be nice and tactful, but not nearly enough tobethe dad she lost.

That isnt this entitys duty!

But its still dangerous out there for mere humans.

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Thats because she is a god and the other god was summoned by a human.

As such, only a human can send it back.

Morrigan is holding the god at by for them, but she expects them to end it.

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The book falls out and into Philomelas waiting hands.Teamwork makes the dream work!

Having the book is one thing;usingit is another.

Philomela knows how, but she lacks the magical power.

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No problem: Chise, Isaac, and Lucy are there to give all theyve got.

Love is something she now remembers, which makes all the years she lacked it all the more painful.

Will we ever see her again?

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