The Sentinels i.viii : who was given a pat on the back

She tried to remember everything he told her--even though it was a lot--holding it close to her heart like a child. Thank you, she said, but by the time the words left her lips, he was already turning to depart, as mysteriously as he had arrived. Maegi watched him go, eyes impassive.

Then she shrugged, took a deep, steadying breath, and began to head southwest.