Sun Mote Copse he went galumphing back

"Aye, of course," Sugar promptly agreed, regarding him warmly. Her expression remained soft as he confessed his concerns about her. Although she was the little sister by all accounts, she sought to console him. "I'm really sorry about Elfie," she said. She had never liked him much, though there was no ill will. "But you won't lose me. I promise I'll come back and visit from time to time, okay? We can—oh, what's the phrase—'talk shop'?"

When Eljay invited her to stay in the copse, reassuring her that nobody would mind, she bit her lip. She felt torn. On one hand, it would be so good to see all the old, familiar sights of her birthplace. On the other, knowing she wouldn't find her parents anywhere... Except in a grave, her mind helpfully supplied and Sugar felt her heart wrench at the thought. She should visit, she knew, but it was going to be very difficult.

"That sounds great. Maybe she could help us gather some flowers to take to—" Sugar paused mid-sentence, about to say their first names like she'd done her whole life. Neither one of them had corrected her or ever seemed to mind. It was kind of an inside joke at this point. "—mom and dad," she nonetheless finished, the terms hitting a little strangely, yet nonetheless it felt right in this context.

She fell silent and waited to see what he thought of the idea. Sugar already began steeling herself for what was to come, putting on a brave face for Eljay's sake.

I thought this was a good spot to fade, so feel free to wrap and archive! I was hoping we could have another soon where Sugar visits? :)