To the north!

Lilyann gave you some gold coins for your journey, those gold coins that you won from finishing 2nd place at Nillix. You really wanted Lilyann to come with you but for some reason she didn't want to come to the Sicilian Syndicate. Another two days past as you continued to regain your strength. Lilyann, staying by your side the entire time. Catching up, laughing, joking, just enjoying her presence.

You were finally ready to begin your journey towards the Syndicate. Lilyann used some of the gold coins Karisi left behind to purchase you a horse for your travels. She purchased you much food, drink, and some comfort for your long journey. She even went as far as to carefully pack your bags for you, making sure to get as much as you can strapped to the horse to make your journey as easy as possible.

"Lilyann..." you start "Thank you for everything." your eyes staying glued to hers "You have no idea how much this means to me."

Lilyann can't help but smile, you can see her eyes starting to coat in a glaze. She's holding back tears.

"After I find my sister..." you smile at her, reaching your arms out to bring her into a hug. "I'll come back to you."

Lilyann doesn't say a word, instead she holds your body close, her cheek resting against your chest as you both just stand there silently. A warm drop of water streaks down your chest, a tear from Lilyann as she holds you close. You can't help but give her a kiss on the top of the head.

"It's time..." you whisper to her, breaking the embrace.

Lilyann takes a few steps back, her eyes now a light shade of red as she sniffles back her feelings. "I wish you the best, Darien. I hope you find what you're looking for..." she fights back tears "and..." she sniffles "I love you."

You can't help but smile at her as you jump up on your horse. Looking at Lilyann, you click your feet together saying "Yah!" as the horse starts to gallop away. A tear falls down your cheek as Lilyann's body disappeared into the distance "Thank you..." you whisper to yourself "Thank you..." you mumble "Thank you..." over and over again.