Lunise's face was an emotional mess by the time she let go. She looked into Nytala's eyes as if she wanted to plead their separation not come to pass.

Looking down at the sealed letter, Lunise took it with both hands and let out a single, sad laugh. "I think he will remember your face, and then -- contrary to his past behaviour -- he will cry on my shoulder." She sniffed and dabbed at her eyes with the back of her hand. "If it means even half as much to him as visiting you did to me, I guarantee it."