A Tavern on the Outskirts of Val Royeaux, Friday Evening

[seeks_truth]

"I believe we have done enough sightseeing," Cassandra said, as she packed her few belongings into a bag. "We should make for the White Spire soon. They should be able to help us divine a way to return you to the island - or at least give them proof that my missives about it have been true."

She took a deep breath, then pulled a small package out

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[crimson_sister]

Lucille did want to return to the island, but she also quite enjoyed Val Royeaux. She had never stayed in a large city before, and she found it exhilarating.

"A gift?" she said, accepting the package. "But you will not return with me?"

[seeks_truth]

"Not for long, if I do," Cassandra said mildly. "I do still intend to return home to Montsimmard."

[crimson_sister]

Lucille had known that Cassandra would return home, and even if she had hoped it wouldn't be so soon, she didn't say anything more about it. Instead she unwrapped the gift.

"A book!" She opened the first page. "Do you know what it is about?" Looking up at Cassandra, she smiled. "This is a beautiful gift."

And one that would remind Lucille about the times they had spent reading together.

[seeks_truth]

"It is a romance between a noble lady and her love, a chevalier - an Orlesian knight," Cassandra said.

She blushed. Somewhat. "I... quite enjoyed it."