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The two accepted the gifts and looked at them shimmer in the sunlight with marvel. "Thank you so much, they're beautiful. But we don't have anything to give you in return."When Tarvin mentioned her mother Lyah suddenly looked down at the ground. "She passed away last year."Memories of the fire where still fresh in her mind.Misha looked worried. Hoping to change the topic he spoke up. "Hey what about you? Where have you been these years?"
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Tarvin looked at the two with wide open eyes. The news shocked him. "Death... how?.. no never mind, this must be though for you." He blinked a few times to regain his posture. "I.. uhm.. traveled the world. I went to other villages and worked there. It was though at first, but I learned how to survive on my own in this world. The toughest thing was missing my friends. I really missed you guys, but I had to get out... because... you know...." Tarvin looked away. His eyes got a little wet. He brushed it away with the back of his hand. "Here Lyah, this is for you," and he handed over the letter of her mother. "I was instructed to give it to you. Please open it when you're alone tonight. First we have a party to enjoy, don't we? you two coming? I heard they serve the best roasted meat over there."