Sabine couldn't help but smile at Meesei's comments.

Ariel laughed lightly. "Not to mention, Sabine. I still owe you from the last time you were here. Remember when Rukeewei and me had an argument and you got me to go and sort it out?"

"Yes. I remember," Sabine said, continuing to smile. "But you have been giving advice with letters."

Ariel waved dismissively. "Oh, that was only for one or two." She leaned forward. "Still, I'm very proud of you, sister. You went out if your way and tried a relationship. It may not have worked out how you liked, but you have come out of it with more experience. You would have learned a lot, yes?"

"Yes." Sabine shifted in her seat. "I experienced many things for the first time."

"See? It's a profit in the end." Ariel grinned and ruffled Sabine's hair. "Now, how are the others? Are the children going well? I can't wait to see how they've grown."

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Gallus hesitated, but not to spare feelings this time. He gently placed the feather on the bed next to Yizan-Lei while he answered. "Possibly. It depends. I will tell you after recounting what happened to your mother, but first...If you could, tell me about your condition. If you would prefer to speak Jel, Cuts here can interpret for me."

Gallus hoped that he might better judge whether it would even be a good idea to offer Yizan-Lei lycanthropy to possibly cure him. If not, he would have to try and help him some other way.