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“And the message?”

Just… you’re sorry, you sigh, feeling feelings come back that you’d rather stayed repressed! She has a right to be mad… but when she’s up for it you want to apologize. To her face.

… oh, and please don’t kill or maim Morook! He’s the guy saying this to you!

“...Hope I remember the last part.” The Chytree replies with a faint flicker in his eyes! “Don’t worry–I’ll catch up with you all as soon as I can. A day or two at the most.”

As if on cue, the door opens and in slinks Volka–the girl looking like she just shoplifted!

“VOLKIE!”

“AAH!” She shrieks, taken completely off-guard by TT’s sudden salutation, “I-I mean… TT… eyyy.”

“Lookit you with your paw caught in the pudding!” Snickers the Spinner, much to Volka’s chagrin and confusion! “Say your goodbyes?”
“Y-you’re the one with her paw in the pudding…” Grumbles the gentle giant as her tail slaps the floor! “He’s ready when you are, Morook! He, um… Jhairo, that is…”

“Then I suppose it’s time we were off…” The Chytree remarks as he gets up from his seat. “Oh, and you’ve heard it before, but be careful in Umberal… it’s a whole other beast entirely.”

Leaving Volka with one last hug, Morook takes his leave through the door leaving you and the gals sitting in the comparatively much-quieter tavern!

“So…” Volka mutters several silent minutes later, “Umberal, ey?”

Yea, you nod, Umberal.

For the first time in, well, ever, it’s hard to read the girl’s expression. “Gonna be a long trek… Might just hit the hay now, to be honest.”

“You… okay, Volkie?” Asks TT as she gives the Skog’s arm a gentle pat.

“Yea, just…” She replies, forcing a grin on her weary face, “Just tired, is all. Big day, y’know?”

She’s not wrong, and something tells you tomorrow will be even BIGGER. Stretching your arms with a mighty yawn, you decide to…
>Talk to TT real quick!
>Speak to Volka about something!
>Check in with Inngo!
>Time for bed…
>Write-In!