Foggy Bottom Way One day from forgiveness

He watched in silence, listening well and allowing her to cry for him. After a moment he moves forward to crane his neck around hers. You are my sister and my closest friend, Hira. He states, voice lowered. We will stay here. If Cinar, babasi, or mother, tell you to come home, I will take care of it. You will not go until that wretch is exiled. He let's out a shaky breath. He knows Hira is a woman now, old enough to care for herself, but he cannot help but feel responsible for her.

I will go to the oasis, and Leandros will return home. He accepts the instruction without complaint, lifting his head back up with a short sigh. If he cares for our sisters at all, he will.

A brute is no issue to Kemal. He was raised to be a warrior and a diplomat; with both ends covered, he is sure to win.

Rest, and I will find you when I am done. Keep hidden. He nudges her shoulder, a final sign of reassurance before he turns and takes his leave.