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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."

[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.

[lt_naraht]

Naraht is coming in for a bit of supper when he spots a familiar face.

Familiar face, but no clue as to the name. Perhaps it is time to rectify that.

He glides over.

"Good evening, sir. I am so glad to find you again now that I can talk and understand language once more."

[pink_sombrera]

Sheemie turns, and blinks at the much-bigger Horta.

"Thee're well again now, sai?"

[lt_naraht]

Naraht sighs, emitting a small cloud of vapor.

"Indeed I am. Compared to others aflicted by the Other, I got off light...but that is not an exprience I would wish on anyone."

His tone lightens as he says, "Anyway, I really wanted to thank you for...well, providing an outlet, as it were. I would also be very honored to know your name."

[pink_sombrera]

"Sheemie Ruiz, sai, and we were well-met."

[red_mare]

Jah-lila picks her way between the tables and chairs until she reaches the human with the tiny pard on his shoulder. She lets out a soft whinny as she approaches.

[pink_sombrera]

Sheemie looks up at the sound, and moves to meet her.

[red_mare]

Jah-lila dips her head in greeting. "Hail," she says quietly. "How is it with you and yours?"

[pink_sombrera]

He doesn't need to explain much to her.

"The call grows stronger."

[buriedmybrother]

Antigone had managed it before the end, in her own way-- saying goodbye. She doesn't know, not really, that this is the last she'll see of Sheemie, but she does want to speak to him while she can.

"Hello," she says.

[pink_sombrera]

The kitten is gone, now.

"Long days and pleasant nights, sai Antigone."

[buriedmybrother]

She offers a smile, which is something of an effort.

"How are you?"

[pink_sombrera]

"Well enough." He looks at her carefully. "Would'ee sit?"