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Thillak, seemingly more at ease, chuckled. “You always did know how to keep our bellies full, Mina.”
Her partner, a stout fellow with a thick beard named Brin, chortled as he stirred a pot. “It’s not just the belly we keep full. We fill the heart too, don’t we, dear?”
She shot him an affectionate smile. “That we do.”
Their banter was charming and brought a smile to my face.
There was a comfort in their presence, a kind of age-old familiarity.
It felt like coming home after a long journey, even though my conscious mind struggled to place them.
It suddenly seemed easy to forget the creatures trying to track us down and… well, I didn’t know exactly what they wanted to do with us.
And I sure didn’t want to find out.
Brin, ladling some stew into bowls, set them down on the wooden table.
The spice that rose from the bowls was intoxicating. “Eat up. You’ll need your strength.”
While Thillak dived into his meal with gusto, I hesitated.
The whirlwind of events, from the revelations about our past lives to the threat of the Balance, had left my stomach in knots.
Mina, sensing my unease, sat down beside me. “You’re worried about the Balance, aren’t you?”
The word struck a chord, sending shivers down my spine.
Brin, taking a sip from his cup, nodded gravely. “It’s not just the Balance you need to be wary of. The universe has a way of…correcting itself when things go awry.”
Thillak paused, his face turning serious. “I’ve heard legends, but I thought they were just that — legends.”
Mina’s hand found mine, its touch cool and reassuring. “The Balance is very real. And with the power you two wield together, you’ve caught its attention.”
The hum of the lanterns, the rustle of Mina’s dress, the distant chirping of nocturnal creatures outside, they all faded into the background.
The weight of her words pressed down on me, heavy and ominous.
“We’ll help you,” Brin declared, determination shining in his eyes. “But you must hurry.”
Mina squeezed my hand. “Don’t worry, dear. The universe might strive for balance, but love? Love has a power all its own.”
I wanted to believe her, to drown in the comfort of her words.
But everything was happening so fast.
The discovery of our repeated love stories across lifetimes, the Balance — how were Thillak and I at the center of it all?
Brin placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. “The road ahead might be treacherous, but remember, love is the beacon that’ll guide you through the darkest nights.”
Mina nodded in agreement. “And you’re not alone. We’ve got your backs, always have, always will.”
Thillak looked at me, his eyes filled with a mix of determination and concern. “We’ll get through this, Isla.”
I nodded, taking a deep breath.
The warmth of the room, the soft glow of the lanterns, and the comforting presence of our old (yet new-to-me) friends — it was all so much to process.
And as I leaned into Thillak, seeking solace in his embrace, the weight of our intertwined destinies pressed down on me.
