You Did It!

Talori ignored all of it, determined to make it to the throne room where someone had told Beck her brother was when he asked. When she arrived, Cyreus and Nerio were guarding the door and they seemed very happy to see her. 

"Go right in, Princess! Zale is expecting you," Nerio said with a smile. 

Talori burst the doors open and her heart leapt in her chest at the sight of her brother. His brooding expression changed in an instant when he saw her. 

"Tali!" 

Zale swam over as quickly as he could and took her by the arms to spin her around, making her laugh in delight. He then put his hands on her shoulders and touched his forehead against hers. 

"I missed you more than I can say," he said thickly. 

"Me too," Talori told him as tears poured from her eyes despite her grin. "You did it, Zale! I knew you could. I'm so proud of you."

He let go and tapped his tail against her back as he grinned at her. "Thanks."