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Elanor had thought it was bad enough, losing Kalas the first time; but compared to losing him again, it seemed like a fond memory.

This time was different though, because this time there was no turning back. She had done her duty; she could return home…If it still felt like home.

Deep down, she knew this was right. They had never agreed on staying together forever, but the pain of separating for a second time was still almost unbearable, and saying goodbye where they first met made it all the more poignant. But as memories of their time together flashed through her mind, she realised all Kalas had ever needed was comfort…and…

Kalas had Xelha now. She would look after him, so that Elanor could return home. Xelha would fill that void that Elanor had filled, what seemed like a millennia ago. Looking down on the line of admiring faces, all filled with adoration eased her pain a little; made her realise that it had been worth all the trouble.

This time was different- because this time, she had the warmth of memories to fill that hollow space.

Kalas had said that he was sure she would find whatever she was looking for back in her own world. What he didn't realise was, she already had.