"Don't you think that was...a bit too harsh?"
The moment Aramith entered the realm, Mai was waiting for him and threw the question at him.
Aramith sat down, looking off in the distance as he thought.
"It's best for them if I cut ties."
A sudden bark reminded him of someone he'd almost forgotten. He didn't turn around as it jumped on him from behind.
The little puppy had grown about five times its size since he'd last seen it.
Aramith didn't flinch as it licked his hair into a mess, excitedly pressing its paws all over him.
Mai shook her head, ignoring the wolf.
"I still believe that was unnecessary. You could have just gone with the original plan and pretended not to know them."
"That would only delay it. They'll be waiting for me to finallyremember them. THey would be involved in what I'm doing and planning."
"So that's what you're calling mercy now?"
"I'm being realistic," he said quietly.
" Having to see Lis like that was unpleasant, but I'm left with no choice."
