Nexus is a gateway planet to multi-dimensional travel, but if you happened to be labelled an exile, then your options are limited. You can't get an education, you can't get a job, and you can't leave. If you're lucky, you'll die early. If not, preyed upon.
At age 28, Kera was an exiled Elven; worst of all, she's an exile with a large mana supply and absolutely no control. How would she survive? By finding shortcuts, of course. So a race against time begins.
Then suddenly Kera's ex-girlfriend wanted a favour...

Warning: this story is rough, and I am going back to fix it as much as possible. Constructive criticism is appreciated.