MAXINE

I felt my heart drop at what she said. "Would I die?" I asked.

"It's not death, per se," Zel replied. I was reminded of how much she knew about these types of things. "Your body is going to be here, breathing. But after a long time without its soul, it will eventually die, giving you nowhere to come back to."

"That sounds scary," I admitted.

"It is why we don't play in the realms. But, do not worry, as long as you're with me when it happens, you'll be fine. I won't let you." ...