As interested as Meesei was in how Sabine would handle Caleb, she had to remember that it was no longer her place to interfere. Sabine did appear uncomfortable, but Meesei knew she would not always be there to help her through such things, so she had to learn through experience. What struck Meesei as odd was Caleb's attitude towards Meesei as soon as he saw her. It was possible that he was simply in a sour mood, but she wondered if there was something more to his apparent resentment. 

In any event, Meesei remained silent for the moment towards either Sabine or Caleb. She simply focused on keeping Leaps from swimming away or accidentally injuring someone else. At the very least, she could find entertainment in watching the events before her unfold. They were developing similarly to some of the romantic short stories she had read or heard in the past. She just hoped that its ending was a positive one for Sabine. Though, as much as Sabine likely would not want to talk about it, she would need to Sabine regarding Caleb once they left. It would be an uncomfortable, but important conversation to have. 

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Ahnasha experienced a mix of emotions from the remainder of their session with Najirra. Regardless of how much they relaxed beforehand, talking about her perspective of the torture was a difficult task through which to remain composed. It was somewhat cathartic to tell her experiences to someone like Najirra, but that did not stop it from being painful. It was like stitching a wound without a potion or spell to numb the pain. She had a feeling that Najirra did not want it to be a painful experience, but for some trauma, no amount of tea or breathing exercises would be enough to make it easy to discuss. 

Regardless, as they left Najirra's chambers, Ahnasha felt that there was at least progress, if only a faint amount. However often he wanted to call them in, she would make time to ensure they could both meet with him. "I hope so. It's just...it's not easy to talk about. I need to get my mind off of it all for a moment. Can you take care of Rhazii? I think I am going to go...train for a while." She asked. 

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Kaleeth reached out and grabbed Janius' hands. "You know you don't have to act like your father. I don't know what he was like, but if you hate him so much, then he couldn't be like you. You've been so caring and loving with me, and you would be the same way with our hatchling. That's just how people are with family. And Meesei said we will be staying here for a long time, where it is safe. We have Ahnasha, Fendros, Meesei, and plenty of other people in the clan who can help us. I think this is the perfect time for us to do this." She answered. Her tone was not quite as pleading as before, but it was certainly obvious how badly she wanted him to say yes. There was no question that she was enthusiastic about the prospect of a child, though one could attempt to blame her naivete. She was, after all, only nineteen years of age; not that much older than Sabine.