Ariel grinned at the reminder of the rather rash decision that began her time with the pack. She put a hand on Meesei's shoulder as well after she spoke, then drew her into a hug, "I'll miss you too, all of you. For whatever challenges lie ahead, I wish you the best of luck. I know I've mentioned this a thousand times, but thank you for everything." Ariel pulled back from the hug and looked upon Meesei with a sad smile, "I hope you in particular will eventually be able to overcome your challenges, Meesei. Have a good voyage and...thank you so much for helping Sabine."

The next nearest pack member happened to be Lorag, and Ariel didn't spare him from a hug. "You behave yourself, now, Lorag," Ariel said almost like a chiding mother mixed with her regret to see them leave, even if Lorag was much older than her.

Not lowering her smile, but her eyes becoming more red as she progressed, Ariel turned to Ahnasha and wrapped her arms around her. She didn't squeeze too tightly so as to spare Rhazii, but still showed her utmost affection. "You have a beautiful child, Ahnasha. Go well, and continue being a wonderful mother." Ariel pulled back enough to look at Rhazii, who seemed a bit confused about the whole situation, but giggled a little at Ariel brushing a finger over his chest. "And you be nice to your parents, okay Rhazii?" Ariel said in a higher voice.

Fendros was next in line. He received a tight hug as well. "I hope the medicine helps you both, Fendros. I wish you all the best for helping yourselves." Ariel gave a couple of pats on Fendros' back, "Goodbye."

"Thank you, Ariel." Fendros replied, "We'll never forget you, and the kindness you've done."

Next up was Janius, who was holding onto Kaleeth's hand, but let go momentarily to return Ariel's incoming goodbye hug. "So it took a tribal Argonian girl to tame you, Janius?" Ariel said, half-jokingly, "It looks like you two fit together. Keep each other safe, now." She pulled back and smirked knowingly, "Watch your drink."

"Watch your ring finger," Janius retorted, eliciting a blush and a nod from Ariel in a silent 'touche'.

Even though Kaleeth was less familiar to Ariel, she didn't escape from a tight hug either. This time, Ariel spoke in Jel. [i]"It's a big, wide world out there, Kaleeth-Rei. Full of many sights, sounds, smells, and other experiences. As you make distance from the marsh, the Hist will be harder to hear, but do not be afraid. Your new family will be with you all of the time."[/i] Ariel glanced to Janius, who was respectfully waiting, but obviously wishing he knew everything Ariel was saying, [i]"You will have help wherever you go, but remember that your help may be required from the others as well."[/i] Ariel pulled back and gave her one last smile, [i]"Hist guide you."[/i]

All this time, Sabine had been half-hiding behind everyone else, not wanting to say goodbye yet. Even though she knew it was inevitable, there was still one childish part of her mind that thought it wouldn't be true if she put it off for long enough. When Ariel looked upon her, however, her lip began to quiver as reality became fully apparent. "Sabine, come here," Ariel said, opening her arms. Sabine threw herself into Ariel with such force that she was almost barrelled over. Ariel could hear her sobbing into her chest and she herself couldn't hold back her tears any longer. Ariel placed and arm around Sabine's head and another around her shoulders. Although she spoke with a now far shakier voice, Ariel still maintained her tone. "Sabine, I have not experienced any greater joy than to have seen your smile and greeting in my shop a few days ago. I wish we had more time together, but even seeing you for a day and a night in such an open and curious way fills my heart with pride. Keep on exploring, sister. Go see the world. And promise to always write letters, and take care of your family, and...and yourself, and stay strong...and..." Ariel had to pause to scrunch her eyes shut and release some sadness before continuing, "...and be the best you can be." During the exchange, as emotional as it was Ariel slipped some folded parchment into Sabine's shoulder bag in such a way that it was difficult to perceive, even by Sabine.

"I will, I promise," Sabine's strained voice spoke into Ariel's chest. They were in each others arms just as tightly as they were when they met in Ariel's shop two days prior. They didn't look like they were going to separate. Neither of them really wanted to. Sabine was still quietly crying into Ariel's body, but Ariel at least was capable of responding to any last words.