It most certainly can get worse.

Apparently you had never heard the old jinx of saying to yourself 'at least it can't get any worse' because as the universe went, it can, and always will, get worse. The clearing around you grew quiet as the gathered Elves awaited for the Mage to ready her spell. Up close like you were you could feel the amount of power she possessed and it was near blinding! Only used to seeing such power from The Master you were unprepared for this Woman's power.

Make no mistake The Master was much more powerful but you could see how they had penetrated into his Vault and escaped with this kind of Magic.

The mana flow around you began to grow more and more intense as the seconds passed. You could feel it rising up all around the clearing, yourself included. Unlike The Master's Magic which was more like being exposed to a Dragon Furnace, her's was like letting a gentle river wash over you. Even though you had never felt water or been anywhere near a river those were the comparisons that had come to mind.

Finally the rise in mana seemed to reach its apex and you felt weightless for a brief moment. A loud popping sound occurred before the Party breathed a collective sigh of relief.

"My Lady, we're home."

Those were the first gentle words the She-Elf had spoken, which were almost drowned out by a thunderous cheer that rang up from all around you. There were far too many voices for just the Party alone, this sounded more like an army than a group of five. The voices quieted down as a strong male voice commanded them to do so.

"Settle down, settle down!"

He spoke with mirth as well as his authority. Some General perhaps? He sounded battle hardened. A moment of peace lingered once the crowd had settled, you sitting up in the bottom of the bag to listen more clearly.

"My Star..."

You heard a feminine voice then sniffle in response.

"Father!"

Through basic deduction you assumed that was the Mage running into the older man's arms, them apparently being family of all things. The crowd erupted into roaring cheers once more and you found your curiosity was eating you alive.

You had to know what was going on out there!