Northstar Vale I don't wanna look at anything else now that I saw you.

Ehhh she'd logically be home by now, so here we go.

Climbing their way to the Empire's doorstep was more difficult than Ibis remembered, but they did it together. There wasn't much space for storytelling and so she didn't share much with @Akavir as they went.

They had spent many days together now, and it felt right to bring him home to show off to @Reiko — while at the same time the girl felt oddly possessive of the rugged boy, and almost wanted to turn him away so they could continue with whatever this was in secret. In the end they came upon the territory limits and paused for a rest on a high ridge; it could have been the same ridge where she had met Vespera prior to the formation of the Empire. From there they could look down in to the valley, and seeing the sprawling vista was like a breath of fresh air.

Finally, it felt like Ibis was home at last.