[ They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and there is certainly some truth to that. But can't one simply grow more fond the more they bask in the presence of those they love?

Yes, she is grateful too for the time they have together. She's grateful for this time with Thancred and part of wonders if he, too, will be next. Estinien left, Y'shtola left--hells, even G'raha was here for a moment.

Who is next?

Is it her? ]

Mhmm. If anyone can figure this out, it will be her, won't it? And then we can visit this realm whenever we want as well. All the friends we've made.

[ That is the trouble with adventuring--the more places you go, the more people you meet, the more you have to say "goodbye" to again and again. Or, well, Himeka prefers an "I'll see you later".

At his appraisal of Y'shotla's usual manner, she chuckles. ]

I can try to fill the void, though I'm not sure if I'll ever be as appropriately scathing.

[ Urianger, on the other hand, always had a way to bring others up. She pauses, following Thancred's gaze to the sky. ]

...He'll be working right alongside her, won't he? To figure this out.