Larksong Grotto Remember to remember me

His quiet announcement should not have come as any surprise, but it did. Tavi spoke of friendship and connection and Reek — consumed perhaps by his pain, exhaustion, and fear — went well beyond that. She didn't know what to say, and so she stayed silent. Was this the same kind of love he felt for Saena? Or for whoever came before her? Would it be the same love he'd feel for whoever came next. Silence. Then she pulled herself to her feet and began to depart from his side, not a word spoken until there was some distance, and she sluggishly informed him, I'm going to find  you something to eat. You need your strength. Without waiting for his response, Tavi slowly descended the hillside in search of a cache — using this as yet another excuse to run from him.