"Alright then," Reaves said, nodding his head. "Thanks for the visit, and I appreciate your concern," he said to her. "But I will implore you that you keep my secret safe with you," he said.
"Of course, Reaves," Madeline answered. "Your secret is and has always been safe with me," she assured him.
With that, she decided to take her leave, and Reaves walked her out to her carriage before returning inside.
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Reaves sat in his office, the strange vitality elixir ball from Madeline occupying his thoughts. He turned it over in his hands, examining it closely. "Why is she so sure of this?" he mumbled to himself, his brow furrowed in contemplation. "I just hope it works as she said," he added, a hint of skepticism in his voice.
