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[keyandstar]

[ After having gotten over the shock of... Well, everything, and after having herself a good cry, Lirael examined the journal she'd found next to her neatly folded clothes.

It seemed like it had to be magical, and yet she could feel nothing from it. Was it dangerous? It didn't seem like it. Just strange.

Hence, after having read a few entries and come to the conclusion that this had to be some kind of communication device, she tentatively wrote: ]

Is this Ancelstierre?

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[thebellthatbinds]

How could I feel any differently?

[Reaching out to cover what distance there was between their chairs, Sabriel tentatively takes Lirael's hand; the gesture a quiet reassurance that they weren't alone anymore, that Sabriel wasn't going anywhere, nor did she plan to abandon her sister.]

Do you have anywhere to stay?

[keyandstar]

[ She holds that hand, probably too tightly, but she needs the physical connection right now to reassure herself that it's real. Of course the senses can be fooled, but she isn't really being all that rational right now. ]

No, not yet.

[thebellthatbinds]

[It may take a little while for everything to sink in but they'll have time. With a smile she nods, giving Lirael's hand a gentle squeeze.]

We have plenty of rooms available here, and I know Rei and Ami would be happy to have you stay with us. I can show you around the village too if you like.

[keyandstar]

I'd... I'd like that a lot.

[ There is the thought in the back of her mind that she should be more concerned about the fact that she is a captive, that there are things she should be concerned about returning to, that the whole Kingdom is in danger.

The Dog would bite her for sure for being so easily led astray.

But... but she has a sister. A sister who accepts her. It is hard to not get swept away. ]

[thebellthatbinds]

[With a feeling like butterflies in her stomach Sabriel smiles warmly. She had family...family she could protect, and get to know more than one by having a chat just one day a month and the holidays.]

I know this is a lot to take in but we'll help you get settled, and try to explain the strange things that happen around here. First though...are you hungry at all?

[keyandstar]

[ Family who won't see it as a tragedy that she will never have the Sight. ]

Thank you, I'll probably need it. And yes, I am pretty hungry.

[thebellthatbinds]

[From what Sabriel has heard, every Abhorsen seems to have a talent for something separate from their duties to keep watch over the Dead. Perhaps Lirael does too.]

Then lets head back into the village and to the restaurant. They can cook anything you like if you ask for it.

[keyandstar]

[ She would probably be considered an unusually gifted Charter Mage, if nothing else. ]

I'd like that. And maybe you could tell me a little about... our father?

[ That felt so massively strange to say. ]

Would you be okay with us wrapping up the thread here?

[thebellthatbinds]

I would be happy to.

[Giving Lirael's hand one more warm squeeze Sabriel stands, leading the way to the door.]

NO! xD Kidding, of course we can <333

[keyandstar]

[ And everything was adorable sisness. ]