He was unsure how many time has passed but suddenly the door opened. He was instantly standing.

"How is she? Is she alive? Is she...?"

The woman chuckled. "Hey, slow down! Yes, she's alive. I was able to heal all her wounds, but I'm unsure how long it will take for her to be fully okay again."

Valen exhaled with relief.

"Can Deekin see boss now?"

The healer smiled. "Of course you can - but don't make noise, she needs sleep, yes?"

Deekin exulted and on tip toes entered the room while Valen was still standoutside.

"I thank you for healing Elvorfiring but I would appreciate to know your name."

The woman nodded. "I'm Linu, El's former companion. We travelled together in Undermountain - before she got to Underdark. She was forced by Halaster to step through the portal and I was teleported here, back to Waterdeep." She sighed. "At least I didn't have to go through the whole Undermountain again." Then she looked on him closer. "And you are...?"

"I'm Valen," said tiefling. 'Should I say her that I'm also El's true love? Guess it will be better left unspoken.' So he added: "I'm her companion from Underdark and Cania."

Linu nodded. Although she still looked on him curiously, she stepped aside and let him go in. He was immediately by El's side.

She looked better. Or at least peaceful. Deekin was already sitting on her bed and watched her face. Then he held his head and whispered furiously: "Deekin needs to writes! Boss not being happy for Deekin sit here and cry." With these words he run out of the room. Although he tried to hide hem, his tears were still visible on his face.

Valen just watch El's face for a moment. So calm, so beautiful. How he loved that woman!

She was there when he needed her the most - in Cania. She accepted and returned his love. She set him free from his cursed demon blood. She was the cause of his recovered hope. She was his hope.

And he was unable to save her. It's only because of him that she had almost died. He closed his eyes, tormented with wringing of conscience.

He didn't dare to sit on her bed, so he just sat on one of the chairs in the room; backrest before him so he could sit comfortable and watch after her.

'Noone will ever hurt you again, my love. I promise.'