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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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[the_seafarer]

Caspian comes in from the stables, and looks over at Sheemie for a long moment, before walking over and seating himself.

"Long days and pleasant nights."

It's the first time he's used the expression.

[pink_sombrera]

Sheemie looks to him, and offers a small smile.

"And may ye have twice the number, sai Caspian."

[the_seafarer]

"I thank you."

A moment, and he reaches out so Capi can sniff his finger before he pets the kitten's head.

"You're well?"

[pink_sombrera]

The kitten purrs.

"Aye. We saw the rose."

It's not, actually, a non sequitur.

[the_seafarer]

"Susan told me, aye."

A pause.

"I'm glad you saw it, before you go."

[pink_sombrera]

Sheemie nods, and there's an expression of pure joy in his eyes as he remembers.

"Aye, I'd not have missed it."

[the_seafarer]

(Come in by the gate or not at all)

Caspian nods.

"I wish you joy of it, then."

He hesitates for a long moment, scratching Capi's head.

"It's not long before you go, is it?"

[pink_sombrera]

"...nay. Not long at all."

[the_seafarer]

"Then I'm glad I could come talk to you," Caspian says, with a smile. "It's a nice night for sitting with a friend for a little. Have you seen your unicorn friend, lately?"

[pink_sombrera]

"Aye, she were in the bar yesterday."

[the_seafarer]

"I've yet to meet her, still. Mayhap she'll be able to give me advice on the stables."

[pink_sombrera]

"She'd be happy to, no doubt."

[the_seafarer]

Caspian nods, silent. What do you say to a friend who is about to leave forever?

"Have you found someone to care for Capi?"

[pink_sombrera]

"Sai Jah-lila said she'd have him, and sai Antigone. But I've not chosen yet."

[the_seafarer]

"I'm glad he'll have someone looking after him, though I hope whoever it is will let him come visit the stables now and again. I'd miss him, and so would the horses."

[pink_sombrera]

Sheemie nods. "I'll ask it, when I give him over."