In Memory

"What does all of this mean?" Ryu couldn't help but ask.

The dim light of Ailsa's gaze regained their fire. There was no greater honor for a Cultus Faerie than pioneering a new path for the Life Partner. She couldn't allow the resolve she cobbled together just barely to crumble so easily.

She immediately entered her true form, forcing Ryu to remove his upper garments so that she could place her palm on his back.

"Relax and allow my qi to flow…"

After a few moments of silent deduction, keeping her eyes closed, she began to speak.

"I'm beginning to understand… In part.