"Hi," Ingress says, waving at Caspian. "Lucy says you have to go, but that you'll be happy, and that we'll see each other again. So I guess it's okay if you do. But I'll still be a little sad, even though I'll be happy, too."
Ingress sees no reason to hold back. Time is short.
"I'm going to write stories about you and Lucy and Edmund and Peter, and Susan, too, even though she hasn't lived here a long time. I'll make pictures to go with them. That way, I won't forget, ever."
He laughs, at that, and bows his head to her. "Thank you, Ingress. And we'll not forget you, not ever. You and your family made us welcome, and we'll remember it always."
"We're going to have a big empty space in the House. Door says the rooms might disappear back into the Underside. That's what happens, sometimes, if they aren't used. But don't worry. We can find them again, if we need to."
Ingress sees no reason to hold back. Time is short.
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And he smiles. He can't help it, and his eyes alight with joy.
"Aye, you're right, we shall be, and we shall see each other again. And you'll have such stories to tell me, won't you? You'll be all grown up, then."
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She's so bright and cheery that he reaches out to ruffle her hair, grinning broadly. "You're such a great help."
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"Can I watch when you go? I did when Susan and Cuthbert left. I'll be quiet and only wave."
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He leans down to hug her, and when he releases her, he smiles back.
"I'd like that very much."
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She gives him a big hug.
"See you later, Caspian."
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He hugs her back, and straightens, and sees someone stand.
So.
It's time, then.
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