Lunise did stay, though she began laying out her uniform so she could start the day rather than join in the conversation just yet.

Sabine's breathing halted. Her hand squeezed her fingers until they began growing red. "Are you certain?" she finally managed to say. "You are the one with the axe. It should be you with that power. Besides, you taught me everything. Surely your magic would be better supplemented."

Lunise could not help but laugh quietly through her nose.

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"Well," Fendros thought out loud. "I would not be so sure it would be the same. Back then, you were their young daughter left out at the mercy of the wilds. They blamed themselves. This time, you are their strong, capable, successful daughter who fights for the very fate of Nirn." He kissed her cheek. "I think they would be sad, true. But they should be proud as well."