Oksifer was reprimanded heavily by the constabulary for his shoddy work with his buildings, something which endangered the lives of people around it. He admitted to such claims and was let off with a stern warning, as the police were lenient with him.

He let himself and his employees take the next few months off, choosing to spend it reconnecting with his family once more. Banner stopped seeing Kennard roaming the streets at night. He instead could be seen enjoying a nice fishing trip with his father at the local lake, enjoying nature to its fullest.

Lin would apologize more to Banner, till he grew sick of hearing it at that point. She and him continue their regular meetings at the diner, with her still finding ways that his cooking could be improved.

The hospital Banner worked at would see its best janitor back once more to his fullest capacity. He not only began to water the plants again, but encouraged others to do so as well, which led to many patients spending their time tending to their own kinds of flowers. Using his hallowmancy, Banner could have found many more ways to earn money, but he decided to use it for better purposes instead.

Planars were what they were called. Those with the ability to create portals from any one location to another. Banner learned to use those powers effectively, entertaining those around him and helping him with tasks he would normally find difficult. The windows of the hospital were never as clean as they were the day Banner learned how to be a proper Planar.

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He enjoyed dessert at the diner. She enjoyed it with him. They both turned to face the door as a familiar person walked in to finally join them for once.

“No smoking allowed in the diner, lady.”