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[the_sun_shuns]

[There is a small girl having a staring contest with the barrier.

The barrier almost appears to be losing.]

((Aftermath of the other Suikocast's departure from camp. Open forever.))

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[itemsbeingused]

... Lymsleia?

[itemsbeingused]

As a princess, your tongue must be with control, for your people. As a friend, you may speak freely, but surely you do yours the honour of respect.

I regard you as friend as well as princess.

[the_sun_shuns]

. . .

[the_sun_shuns]

[..........sob. ICON.]

[itemsbeingused]

*o-oh, Lym. taking her hand, to lead her to a Convenient Fallen Log to sit*

[the_sun_shuns]

[just lets you lead wherever ;;]

[itemsbeingused]

*kneels in front of her, offering a handkerchief*

[the_sun_shuns]

[covers her face with it, not ready to stop crying yet]

[itemsbeingused]

*Allows her to cry. Still kneeling, but looking away, at the barrier*

[the_sun_shuns]

[sobs are lessening . . . peeks out from the handkerchief]

[itemsbeingused]

*looks back at you after a bit*

... If you wish to speak, I will listen.

[the_sun_shuns]

Brother, Miakis . . . I wasn't going to let anything keep us apart again!

[itemsbeingused]

*nods, allowing her his full attention*

[the_sun_shuns]

Why didn't it let me through?!

[itemsbeingused]

... Alas, I cannot answer that. I understand only too well your earnestness to return to your realm, but I've not the knowledge of why the barrier allows for some to return, and others not. Trying as it is, you must be patient, Lymsleia.

[the_sun_shuns]

I've been patient long enough!