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Father paused It was his habit when he had so profound to say It took a while for the infor you when your brother has extricated the professor fro s Your life lies ahead You may live it as you wish but it will not be easy Life is like that You overcome one problem and are faced by others'

Liala stepped forward and touched the jar

'You told us to treat problee, Father'

'I did' The face in the jar creased into a smile 'My friends and I have placed Balduur in the position of king We had considered the professor for the role but decided that would create more probleuide the people towards aIt won't be easy and there will be lots of hurdles In theas nor out how the real world works One day your services may be needed Your mother and her newly espoused won't live forever and the peopletheir royal faoodbye to both of you I a journey I hope to return to the realm where I was born If I succeed I shall do my best to convince the people there that they must mend their ways or suffer the same fate as this realm'

The eyes in the jar flickered

'Goodbye, s'

Liala wrapped her arms about the jar Tears flooded into her eyes It was the nearest she would ever co her father