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“I have watched these stars for many years, a millennia and all the while, they so rarely change. Strangely they are an odd comfort, timeless as I, watching the world as my kind always have.” Van lifted his head higher, a low rumble emitted from his chest.

Tevruden looked skyward, an almost smile appearing on his face, “A comfort, Nilhandril?”

“I believe that my beloveds are up there.”