Much of what she had learnt had had some sort of musical reference, and Mel often heard music playing in the background at Jazz's home when she called.

"Same tune, different soloist," she heard the older witch add as she came across to where Mel stood and gestured for the backpack Mel was still carrying. Slipping it off her shoulder reminded Mel just how heavy it was, and the clunk as it landed on the ground confirmed there was at least a few weapons inside.

A few moments later and Jazz pushed two items, two carved stones into Mel's hands, instructing the young witch to place them at the opening of the alley, which Mel proceeded to do. She glanced over her shoulder and saw her mentor go further into the alley, past the portal, and place two more carved stones on the ground. Mel followed suit, giving Daniel a quick glance and smile, almost apologetic, as she did. "She's 'working'," she whispered, as if trying to explain her mentor's demeanour. "And this nexus thing? Down at Searchlight? If it's what she taught me about?" Mel hesitated, looking down at Jazz then back at Daniel. "It didn't go too well for a lot of people last time."