Return!

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I'm tired, Mun. What do you wish of me? I have played your games before and found little enjoyment in them.

[He looks up from darning a blanket. Why yes, he can darn. Shut up. It's manly.]

What do you mean anything is possible?

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[wildgift]

I don't know how much help I could be.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

You experienced it; you know what they do and what needs to be changed.

[wildgift]

It might be too much.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

For you? If that's the case, you needn't go.

[wildgift]

For anyone.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

People are strong. We can take things slowly.

[wildgift]

I don't know...

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Think about it.

[wildgift]

I will.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He rests his forehead against Stefen's shoulder.]

I trust your judgment.

[wildgift]

It...might take a while before I could go back there.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I understand. I'm sorry if I pressured you.

[wildgift]

It's alright. I'm not there anymore.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

That doesn't mean your memories are easy to bear.

[wildgift]

I try not to remember.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

You're strong. You've left that life far behind.

[wildgift]

I damn well hope so. I won't go back to that.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Never. Those who used you will have all of the Heralds and Bards to face if they tried to take you.

[wildgift]

I'm not a Herald. I don't have the Palace to fall back on. If anything happens to my hands or my voice, that's where I'll be.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

No. [His voice is fierce.] That's not how it works. You're one of our own. Even if you broke your hands or became mute, there is a place for you.

[wildgift]

I can only hope.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I make you a promise.

[wildgift]

Then I'll believe you.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Please do. I don't make them lightly.

[wildgift]

I know. Thank you.