Moonspear stage 1: denial

Pity—that was predominant in what she felt for him, always. Perhaps even above love.

And she pitied him now. Jaes, was he dead or alive? The way he'd passed through her—so clumsy, so mortal—he must still be alive. And gods help him for it.

Maegi shook her head slowly, silently. I've kept looking for you, she said, staring at the spot where his eye should be, cloaked by his long forelimbs. Coward. I've searched because I love you.

There was no reasoning with a crazed soul. Daughter of madness; she should know.

When you're ready to die, I'll be there, she vowed. Cast him one long, lingering look, then turned, unable to bear the sight of this sniveling mortal much longer.