Ric finished intoning the exact same spell, as the book had stayed open to that page. He watched as Josh slowly changed, becoming a near-twin to Francesca, who just watched with open eyes.
The new girl looked around a little blearily, and brushed her red hair from her pale face. "Excuse me, do you know who I am?" she asked.
"Yes," said Ric quickly, before Francesca could answer. "Your name is Josie. You and Francesca are sisters." Would that work? Francesca had seen Josh reform.
Both girls blinked a minute, then Josie smiled at Francesca. "Oh, yeah. Silly me, forgetting something like that.
Francesca smiled. "It's okay, Sis. I'm not remember things too well right now myself."
Ric let out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding.
"So, Ric," said Francesca. "What else can you tell us about ourselves?"