Broken Boulder To The Galaxy And Beyond

"Listen, darling," Lily said in hushed tones, trying to pitch her voice over the crying without cutting it off altogether. She understood the need for weeping, but she also needed to give Korei her words. "I can't imagine how you're feeling right now. But your sister. . .she might be dead, but she's not gone. She'll always be with you, no matter what."

That was one of the few spiritual bits of advice from her mother that had stuck. A comfort, when things inevitably went from right to wrong. Death came to all, but the spirits remained, looking after their loved ones. Regardless of whether it was correct or not, Lily clung to it, and she hoped it would help Korei, too.