[center][h2]Milu'ci'vanda[/h2][/center]

We lower our head, tipping it slightly to the side as if listening to something Jerus can't head. "You... do not know what you ask, Jerus Je'and. The joining is difficult to break. We can... I can, perhaps, attempt to isolate the thoughts and memories of Millu'ci'vanda, my own memories, and speak to you that way. The hive may still be able to listen, but they will not interfere. Anything you have to discuss is likely beyond their concern." We shake our head, clenching our eyes shut tightly. There is a sound like buzzing insects, and we begin muttering quietly to the Oroboro voices in our head. After a moment, we look up at Jerus again. Not with the vacant expression of a joiner, but with a look of recognition. For the first time in a while, Luci seems to have returned. 

At least in some form.