[Susan frowns, then closes her eyes, feeling very foolish as she tries to focus on the gem in her belly. Self-reflection is painful at the moment, but she tries anyway, going very still and quiet as she does her best to feel for something there]
[She's in that state for most of five minutes, and getting a cramp in her hip from standing still too long, when a small spark of flame appears in her palm. It grows rapidly while she continues to stand with her eyes closed for a second or two. Then she opens her eyes cautiously, sure she's imagining the strange warmth]
[Then she screams, flinging herself backwards as if she can escape the fire in her palm. It flares up hot and bright, then vanishes, leaving her panting and wide-eyed with horror]
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[Susan frowns, then closes her eyes, feeling very foolish as she tries to focus on the gem in her belly. Self-reflection is painful at the moment, but she tries anyway, going very still and quiet as she does her best to feel for something there]
[She's in that state for most of five minutes, and getting a cramp in her hip from standing still too long, when a small spark of flame appears in her palm. It grows rapidly while she continues to stand with her eyes closed for a second or two. Then she opens her eyes cautiously, sure she's imagining the strange warmth]
[Then she screams, flinging herself backwards as if she can escape the fire in her palm. It flares up hot and bright, then vanishes, leaving her panting and wide-eyed with horror]