The party relives memories of Eight when Umé arrives to reconnect with his “prodigy”. He reveals that Nadros holds a deeper secret beyond what even Ashaña is aware of.
The mysterious figure is revealed to be Umé, much to the astonishment of Ashaña. Despite her confusion, anger and frustration, Umé is gentle and patient. They ask for tea and Ashaña springs into action, hastily providing an excited Elaith with a bundle of Everdrake root before heading into their dwelling. The sound of clattering plates and doors heard from within. Umé sits and takes Trix and Rou’s badgering in stride, including Rou’s implications that the deity has hurt Talbain. Umé assures Rou that Talbain is being taken care of and has been very helpful as he reintroduces himself to the material plane.
Ashaña eventually returns to the group with tea and snacks, and begins to instruct Elaith on ways to use the Everdrake Root.and what uses it can have. Xe shares that they use it for dreams that allow him to remember those xe loved who are now lost. As Ashaña does so, Rou and Trix notice an odd reaction on Umé’s face. The pair also learn that Ashaña once loved someone they know.
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