Luneshale Pass On sunny days

Kemal listened in silence, taking in her words with an expression that said they were not simply passing through him. A land of honey and wing sounded far more pleasant than anything he knew, and he wondered why she had come here.

I understand. He missed his first home, too. But Siena was gone now, and he knew better than to hold onto it. But I hope that Verapaz will become a place you could miss, too. Kemal wondered if it was that for him, and he supposed it had to be. He could have fled the pass after defeating Soto, that was what he had planned to do, but here he was.

There was something of acknowledgement that sparked warmth in his chest. He did care for Verapaz, very dearly. It felt good to have someone recognise it. Care for me? He repeated, managing a smile that only pricked the corners of his mouth. Then I will not let you go hungry. He swore it. He wasn't so sure how else to respond to her words.

When you swear to our omerta, I will have to give you a task for you to ascend ranks. Kemal clicks his tongue, Your first will be easy, but after that.. not so much. He recalled stories from Leandros, how he had been sent on impossible search for a nameless woman, and Leto who had been told to have children. Tell me what you are good at.