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"Thank you," I said, giving him my first real smile in days

"You’re welco sip, then whispered, "I one, I e exhale and his eyes closed for one second, two "I’ve waited almost nine months to hear you say that"

"It doesn’t ainst my lip "Let hed I couldn’t helpBoth of us lost in our own thoughts I drankthe burger over to Mark He looked like he was going to argue, but in the end, he just shrugged and took a big bite I guess he was enjoying the peace as much as I was

I’ we sat there, but I slowly beca to reach , in the back ofdistance and I wasn’t quite on the right frequency

At first, I tried to ignore it Since Kona had disappeared without a trace, I figured the only person who had enough power to reach me this far aas Hailana And I didn’t want to talk to her--or listen to all the ways I wasn’t as good as my mother because I had chosen to be here forwith my clan

But whoever it was seeuard, let him or her in

Tempest? Kona sounded far away and more than a little annoyed

Kona? Where are you?

I’m with Zarek I went to him to see if he could help heal Moku

Exciteht of that? Can he?

He doesn’t know, since Moku is still co to try We’re on our way--as long as it’s okay with your dad

I’ll make sure it is, I told hiet too excited, Kona warned We don’t know if he’ll be able to help

Still It’s so to see what happens I’ll never be able to thank you for thinking of it

I’ve never wanted your gratitude, Teht about what he did want I glanced at Mark, as looking at oing on

I turned my head so I wouldn’t have to look at him while I communicated with Kona--the co to be here? I asked I want to letfast, so probably three or four hours

I’ll make sure we’re ready

Okay He paused, like there was so I guess I’ll talk to you e get there

Be careful Tiamat’s been awfully quiet the last few days