"I always wanted her to be strong and independent, but now that she's gone, I don't give a damn about all that cr*p. Why didn't Lith stop her? Even though he was still a bit young, he could have married if his parents had given their approval."
"That's rich coming from you!" Jirni scoffed. "Maybe if instead of messing with my plans you had helped me, things would be different. Or maybe, Lith knew her well enough to understand he couldn't stop her.
"Nothing is lost yet. She is in the army and he will join the army. Now, enough sulking. Quylla needs us more than ever."
***
Lith's house, same moment.
After more than six months, Lith and Phillard had reached a critical moment in their endeavour. The impurities in the Kroxy's body were so close to his bright cyan core that they were almost touching.
"Okay, I've done everything that I can." Lith said.
