Quin and Arya went through the archway portal out of town waving towards Drayl and Ms. Alderberr, their weapons stored where they belonged. As soon as the two girls left the Deeprealm, Quin pulled Arya aside.
"Listen," Quin said, "I can't go back to the village."
Arya seemed confused. "Why not?"
Quin sighed. "I have a request my father left for me, in his will," Quin pulled out a sheet of parchment. "I have to visit Ylisse and meet a certain person."
Aryalooked at Quin, her arms folded. "You seriously will go there by yourself?"
Quin laughed, trying to ease the tension a bit. "Of course not, I have Espeon." She motioned to the purple cat-like animal that's been following her. He used to be my dads partner, and is part of his will. Espeon was to look after me for him in case he died."
The Espeon nodded slightly. "It's nice to finally be introduced."
Arya stepped back. "It can talk?!"
"I prefer being called 'him' or 'he', thank you very much," Espeon said, flicking his tail.
"Calm down, Espeon," Quin said, scratching the top of his head. "Anyways, Arya, me and Espeon here have to go to Ylisse. We can handle ourselves."
Arya nodded. "I hope so. If you don't come back..." Arya clenched her fist. "If you don't come back I'll hunt you down and anyone who's attacked you."
Quin, shocked at this statement, just nodded. "I'll make sure I come back, Arya. I swear on my blade." Quin drew Sav and drew it across the back of her left hand in a spiral pattern. "This Mark is proof of my oath, Arya. And don't worry," Arya stopped her hand, she was about to yank Sav out of Quin's hand, "This is how my family seals oaths."
Arya, understanding Quin didn't want the wound to be sealed off, nodded. "I understand, Quin... Stay safe." Arya turned towards the village and ran off, openly crying. "You better come back!"
"I will!" Quin called back, then looked at Espeon. "Shall we get going?"
Espeon nodded. "Of course, Quin. It's a few days travel between here and the Halidom."