#earthrunes

A slight grin, and a nod. "Good. Well...I leave you to your notes and your plans." A gracious nod. "I thank you for your time."

A hand to her chest. "Twas no burden, lady. Do visit, a'times, for pleasure? I have some recommendations for you."

A fuller smile. "Books? Poems?"

"Poems, aye, and some novels."

"I look forward to those....in another time. Thank you. May your path be easy...and bring him home safely to me."

"I will do all in my power, Coradel."

Another nod, and she moves quietly out of the library and her footsteps recede down the hall.