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[pink_sombrera]

Sheemie is downstairs, with the kitten on his shoulder.

The call is stronger than it was yesterday, so much stronger, and the song grows louder by the hour.

And he knows.

They go today.

Last chance to say goodbye, folken.

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[faithful_slayer]

Faith joins him, silently, with coffee, and scritches for Capi.

[pink_sombrera]

It's hard to concentrate on anything but the pulsing call in his mind (come rest come home come now), but he has a small smile for her.

"Long days and pleasant nights, sai Faith."

Capi purrs.

[faithful_slayer]

"Thank you."

She doesn't say 'Twice the number.' She can't.

"It'll be soon, then?"

Probably she read it from his expression.

[pink_sombrera]

He nods.

"Today, I wot."

[faithful_slayer]

Faith goes white, for a moment, and doesn't speak.

There's rather a large lump in her throat, and it's hard to get past.

Finally, she manages a brisk nod.

[pink_sombrera]

He looks at her.

"It's... loud. Say sorry, I do."

[faithful_slayer]

"Don't."

It's quiet, but firm, and she smiles at him, albeit sadly.

"Don't apologize. It's nobody's fault, it's just...how things are."

[pink_sombrera]

"Aye." He nods. "We'd not go without seeing our friends, thee knows."

[faithful_slayer]

"I know. I'm just glad I'm here to say goodbye."

[pink_sombrera]

"Me too, so I am."

[faithful_slayer]

Faith smiles again, and embraces him.

[pink_sombrera]

He hugs her back, careful not to dislodge the kitten.

[faithful_slayer]

The kitten is scritched.

"Do you have anybody to take care of Capi?"

[pink_sombrera]

"Some said they'd take him, aye. I've not chosen yet."

[faithful_slayer]

Faith nods, and falls silent again.

There's nothing left to say, really, except...

"Goodbye, then."

[pink_sombrera]

"Goodbye, Faith-sai. Until next we meet."