..Opal is dead, and I don't see how a healer can change that! It's not something to joke about." Joke?" Then Owen hit his forehead and cried, "That's right, you haven't heard! " Heard what?" asked Adrien, who felt an insane glimmer of hope return to his heart. Death is on strike! She hasn't done that for two centuries, and it's very annoying. Your friend is alive." Very annoying?" repeated Amber. "I don't see what's so annoying about a miracle! What is Death on strike for?" Everyone knows that Death lives in Fairytale-in an inaccessible area, obviously. And just a few hours ago, she decided to stop working. So, for now, no one can die.Flavia Bujor
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Death was on strike for two centuries and has not yet returned to work. The idea that Death was on strike is a common one in many cultures throughout history. There are differing interpretations of this idea, but most believe that Death is so tired of working that she wants to take a break. When Death decided to take a break, the only person who remained alive was Opal. However, Opal was unaware of her condition and believed Death had abandoned her for good.
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