Swiftcurrent Creek nothing is as it has been

The emotion in Kavik's voice was poignant such that Rue was unable to form her own words. She simply nodded in response to his thanks, her own gratitude plain in her eyes. 

A short silence stretched out between them, and Rue knew that it was time to depart. Swallowing the lump in her throat, she murmurred, [b]"May the stars bless and guide you, Kavik. And your family."

Rue managed to keep the tears at bay until she turned away. She would only let them fall for  few moments before steeling herself once more. The goodbyes to Alessia and Kavik had been painful, and it was going to take all the composure she had left to give her final farewell to Soltero.