[center][h2] Koraline Okarr [/h2][/center]

Watches as they start to walk away. “No way! It doesn’t end like that!” Stops forward to cut them off. “What happened? You aren’t even going to tell me how you survived? We thought you were dead! Then you just come back like... [i]this[/i]!”

[center][h2] Millu’ci’vanda [/h2][/center]

“We had no means to of contact. We did not expect to return to the people who knew us before our joining. We would have preferred you still thought we were dead. When the Killiks fished us out of the river, they tended our wounds and restored us to health. We are part of them now.” Pauses awkwardly. “We are sorry.”

[center][h2] Koraline Okarr [/h2][/center]

Shakes head. “That is bullshit! You can’t just pretend like this is normal! Like I’m supposed to just accept...” Flustered, I step forward and grab her by the arm to stop her from leaving.

[center][h2] Millu’ci’vanda [/h2][/center]

Looks down at her hand on me. “I would warn you against that. Any harm to me with he persevered as a threat to the nest. They swarm to protect even their drones.”

[center][h2] Koraline Okarr [/h2][/center]

Release her and backs away. “So... that’s just what you are then. A drone. Not even a person?” I look at Jerus. “Take her back to her nest. It’s clear she doesn’t want to be here anymore... and I don’t want to look at her anymore.” The words are harsh, but it’s obvious I’m more upset than angry. Before anything more can be said, I turn towards the exit. “I need a drink.” Waves briskly to the smuggler crew. “If any of you boys and girls want to join me, come along!”