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- The Dragon's Breath was mounted on a pedestal at the top of the ramp where the portal was going to be opened. The World Council and American government had decided to keep the initial reopening somewhat guarded until the stability of the new portal could be properly assessed. The general public had been informed that the bridge would likely be reestablished "soon," but only official personnel would be allowed through on the first couple of days.
- Valar had been meditating for almost an hour, trying to get a clear picture in his mind of what he was going to try and do and how he could convince The Dragon's Breath to do it. So Eliza and her troops wandered the floor, trying not to look too bored.
- Finally, Valar seemed to be satisfied with his mental state.