The Sentinels and never mind how high the cost may grow

she had never seen her father this way before, and so found herself in her own silent despair. the empath could feel pain, and yet was not sure of it; she opened her eyes as he leant into her, and then deirdre moved to gently kiss his temple, loving him greatly. in not understanding, she had not even the words to ask him; she understood, too, that some things he would not yet share with her. it wounded her, though she did not question why as she knew the answer. deirdre was wise before her years, an old soul--and yet even still there was so much for her to learn!

deirdre sought to distract him with their task, and asked him, what are the words i must say?