Still Home (Part 1)

"Lith, Solus, it's good to have you back in one piece." Protector shook their hands. "You two gave us a big scare. Especially you, Solus."

"He's right, you know?" Selia said. "At least we got regular reports about Lith's sightings around the Kingdom whereas not knowing what was happening to you worried us to death, Solus. Please, come in. There's no point talking on the doorstep."

Once inside, Selia and Protector offered them tea and biscuits while Lith and Solus told them their respective stories.

"Thank the gods that gods-damned Tree is gone now." Selia sighed in relief. "Any news about Meln?"

"None." Lith replied. "Did something happen to you during my absence, Ryman? There's something different about you."

"You have become quite perceptive, Scourge." Protector said. "You are slowly adapting to your new senses."