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“You do now.”

Silence.

I stare at him.

He smiles.

I stare harder.

He looks increasingly pleased with himself.

“Are you telling me…”

“That you’ve become immortal?”

My mouth falls open.

He grins.

“Yes.”

I sit back.

Then forward.

Then back again.

“What?!”

A bird launches itself from the railing.

Morpheus laughs.

I point at him.

“You could have mentioned that before!”

He looks offended.

“I thought you’d be pleased.”

“Well, yes, but a girl usually likes to discuss major life decisions before committing to eternity!”

He considers this.

“A fair criticism.”

“A fair criticism?”

“Would you prefer I return you to your previous condition?”

I stare.

Then narrow my eyes.

“Can you?”

His smile fades slightly.