[It may be just a trick of the light, but it almost seems like the wrinkles on the old woman's face are getting smoother.]

Thank you. And everyone, for giving me everything back.

[The air parts to reveal a portal to the wasteland.]

I'll come back, I promise. Once I recover, once I get stronger, I'll come back and help. You just have to hang in there a little longer, okay? Even in the darkest of times, there's always hope.

[And with that, she steps through the portal. It closes behind her, and she vanishes from the library without a trace.]