Blacktail Deer Plateau The trouble with the world

Dante heard Saena's response with sadness, for he hated to see her so disillusioned by her father. Love and presence were not the same, and he felt she would realize that in time. Just as children don't love their parents less for leaving, parents don't love their children less. For some reason, Peregrine had just felt leaving the best route.

He said none of this, though, knowing that in her anger Saena would not believe it. The only thing that could help now was time and experience that would be gained. "If that is really what you wish, then I will do so. But if you ever change your mind, know that you are welcome to go see him."