Slav! But that was... [ It was such a long time ago. He has no idea the kind of suffering that awaits him if he returns, and she finds herself gladdened, relieved that he'll never have to. He's been spared. She wipes her eyes, figuring he'll want a little more information. ] That was a long time ago, for me.

[ She hugs him abruptly a second time for good measure, forehead pressed into his shoulder. Her little tiara is missing the chalcedony-blue stone that had once decorated the center, but apart from that there aren't any visible signs of change in the princess.

Eventually she pulls back again, somewhat self-consciously, and Swablu lands on her shoulder again. ]

Does your mount need to rest? That must have been a taxing journey. We could sit and talk, perhaps? You could tell me about your time here in this world, and what your life is like now. I want to hear all about it.