Zethar;
I stare down at the small dagger in my hands.
I designed it myself. Every little detail, and I stayed with the blacksmith, ensuring that he got every detail right.
This is my first gift to Elian's baby. It may be a… strange gift for an infant… but I hope a part of her connects with it. It's a dangerous world we live in, and she may have a nation to look after her, but true confidence blossoms from one's ability to protect oneself.
I know it might be a bit too early to give Elian this gift, but I don't want to hold on to it while I'm away.
I could stay to give it to Elian when the baby is born… but heaven knows I can not stay here for that long.
I can't do it.
I've gone back and forth about this decision so many times… but at the end of the day… this is what is best for me.
Leaving Nagari… and Elian, and Zephan… and Koda.
I need to leave before anyone gives me a reason to stay.
