what will be..will be

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She hadn't noticed him as she got up head back to her sleeping chamber and before she could lay down she heard him call for them, turning she saw him falter and for now forgot her own pain, she hurried to him and helped him to sit down. her own eyes wet with tears, she didn't bother to wipe them at first, as she stayed with him until Kal and Shalamorn came out to them. She didn't know what to say, so she said nothing. She couldn't think of anything and so instead of expressing her own pain she remained still at his side. A hand on his back in comfort, the only thing she could think to do.

[Lehet]

He'd seen her struggle, in fact, had felt it. Had he not, dealt with similar pain? As she tried to comfort him, he in turn tried to comfort her.

"Little sister, do not sorrow. Things sometimes hurt, but they only serve to make us stronger. Remember, now we know where she is. There is no reason we can not come back. I will bring you myself, if it needs be done."

Smiling gently at her through his own shadow of tears, he lightly hugged her to him. "But I think sister, she will find it more difficult than you know. Somethings you can not run from, no matter how you try."

Shalamorn and Kal had entered the corridor at his words, and knew Riana had chosen to stay. She sighed softly, "He is right my dear daughter. You have heard the story of Neri and her fight against Lehet? Riana is much the same, she has much to live for here. And she wants to. She is very honourable. But she is also part of you. For now, she may deny it, but it will not be for always." They had neared the two and she leaned down, gently placing a kiss on Ghinana's head. Her gaze fastening on Leh'et as she did so.

"What is it my son?" She tried to be composed, but he could see the worry that had covered her gaze. She was ready to go home. She was tired, and for the first time in a long time, felt...old.

"Neri", he said aloud. A relieved and beautific smile crossed his face. "Mother, Father....I heard her. She called. She is safe. She is safe."

"Where!?" Shalamorn was quick to answer as Kal gently placed a restraining hand on her arm. ~Dearest...~, he cautioned.

"No...Mother, she is safe. That, for me, is enough." He hugged her tightly and she knew....he would wait any time, and cross any ocean for her.

"Yes, it is enough. For if she is safe, then Mera is also. There is hope again."

She faced Ghinana letting her hand lightly brush the young woman's cheek. "There is always hope my dear, and we will not give up. Ever."

From forward, a soft aggreement was heard from Jali as the ship slowly lifted and headed upward to the stars.

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she smiled as he spoke, little sister, that brought a bit of that smile to her eyes now, she nods to his words

"I know Leh'et, thank you."

that was all she could muster at that moment and wiped her eyes and cheek. she smiled to Shalamorn and Kal as they came out to them. closing her eyes as Shalamorn kissed her forehead.

she nods softly, "I know I guess I thought.. " she signs softly, it didn't matter now. They were leaving shortly, they could return, they would return. She knew that. She knew too that the day Riana called for her, she would hear it.. feel it. The only question would be.. how long?

she listened as Leh'et spoke of Neri being safe, smiling softly at that. Very glad for that, very happy to know she and Mera were safe. Everything with Mera was still unclear to her, much either she chose not to put together or she was unaware, but all that did not matter. she still loved her and she would do whatever she could to help her as she heard Shalamorn say there was hope for Mera.

her gaze lifts as Shalamorn touches her cheek and she rests her cheek in her hand, nodding softly

"I will never give up, Ever. I will ever be here for Riana. That was my promise to her before I left her" tears formed, but she blinked them away, taking a breath and then smiling a little more as she hears Jali's agreement and felt the ship rise and take to the stars.

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As Shalamorn and Kal moved to speak privately, she excused herself and slipped into the pilot's cockpit and moved into the chair next to Jali. She knew he would not notice on the surface she was beside him, but she just wanted to be as close to him as she could be right now. Drawing her knees to her chest she curled in the seat, facing Jali. She watched him for, well she lost track of time, and eventually she fell asleep there, a gentle smile upon her face even if her heart was laced with pain.