As difficult as parting with Lunise was, she had to let her go. While she would certainly see her again before the invasion, it would not be in this way. When serving her professional role, she may as well have been a different person. In any case, Meesei was at least happy to be able to part with her on such a positive note. 

With Lunise gone, Meesei did not bother putting up the ward again, since it was not needed. There was something of an awkward silence for a few seconds with Sabine, but Meesei broke it with a chuckle. "Sorry, I just...well, it is not as if I will be able to give her a kiss for good luck at the portal, so I had to take the opportunity while I could. There are just a few last things I wanted to say to you, too. Things that...I am sure you have been expecting me to say, but I still feel it is important for you to hear them. I cannot begin to say how proud I am of you, Sabine."

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Ahnasha gave a sigh, somewhat frustrated at her inability to hide her feelings. That, or she had just underestimated how much Fendros could see past her. "It's nothing I'm sure you can't guess." She answered. 

Reaching up, Ahnasha took a hold of one of Fendros' hands. "It's not like I'm immune to fear. I just didn't want to focus on that. I can let myself be...hopeful. I'm stronger now than I have ever been, or even expected to be. Say what you like about Neesa, but she upheld her end of the bargain. I feel powerful, and I won't even need to raise the dead to feel confident on the battlefield."