Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-12599067-20140306020948/@comment-11457306-20140317011126

Torene took Koru in her arms and kissed her, cradling her against her body in a gentle hug as Makoru had. Murmering endearments, she finally handed her back to Salla.

"Go grab your gear," said Peri to Inelda and Salla. They left the room quickly. Peri turned to Torene. "I'll see them safely there, then follow," said Peri.

"I don't know, Peri..." said Torene.

"You'll need every hand that can lift blade or bow, Tor.  They'll be safe in Meridia's Temple.  She'll watch over them."

"What if we don't return?"

"Then Solitude is right there and Salla will be just another husbandless woman with her elderly mother, a refugee.  I'm leaving her with plenty of gold.  They'll get by.  If we're dead--it ain't gonna matter.  Salla will raise Koru."

Torene covered her face in her hands. Peri stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Torene.

"If we don't defeat Mannimarco, all of Tamriel will be doomed, Torene.  You are needed.  My nephew is needed.  You can't tell me that Meridia didn't plan it that way."

Torene pulled away from Peri's embrace. "I know.  But it is hard. The gods are cruel."

"They are indeed." Peri looked at Mak. "Get her outta here.  I'll see you shortly."