Kire waited to see if he regained more clarity, watching as he observed her, then her hand. He spoke, sounding like the events prior to tonight were only just dawning on him. She nodded, affirming his first statement, then paused, wondering what he meant by them taking something. She looked him over; he was armorless now, and the pouch that carried her blood was gone. Was that how the Gemini had activated the gate?

To his question she nodded again, a small smile on her face. "We did. With your help. And Gavin, and Ysaryn. I'll forever be thankful." [I]And in return, you get pain and fear.[/i] Her smile disappeared, remorse stabbing at her. She studied him as he kept his eyes closed. "I owe you my life," she murmured. "I don't know how to repay you."