"What would be the obstacles to doing that? Or undesirable outcomes?"

"She could die. Or cease to be meaningfully capable of entering worlds like this, at least for a few centuries."

"Who is 'she' referring to, here?"

"All three of them, really."

"Mm. How can that risk be minimized or mitigated?"

"It depends entirely on their own presence of mind."

"I see."

"...I'll do it. I think... My Nausicaa would want the original to exist, somewhere, maybe someday happy."

"If you're sure."

"...I think I am. I'll want to warn the others, though, before I - leave."

"Very well."

"I'll be waiting here, when you are ready."

Mora nods, and turns to leave.

Eliana will follow her.

She takes a few shuddering, deep breaths when they're well away, seeming deeply upset.

Eliana offers an arm.

She'll take it, leaning in a bit.

Pat pat.

"I don't like our mom."

"Would it help if I told you that you are not required to? Many people dislike their parents, even those who are directly related. You exist as your own person. You are entitled to make your own decisions about what to do with that existence."

"Yeah."

"My Nausicaa just. Really wanted to find her."

"And I don't think she thinks we're her children."

"There is a sense in which you are, and a sense in which you are not. Grandchildren might perhaps be a more appropriate descriptor."

"Maybe. I think - we're different attached, than that."

"You would know better than I."

"I am sure that somewhere in the many worlds is an easier way to awaken your Nausicaa and separate the original. If you would like."

"I'd be worried she'd - be lost if I left. And that... I think the original didn't have the kindest life here, but - she was a good person, in a way I and my Nausicaa very are not. I would want to find a good world for her, and... I'm not sure our group will be seeking good worlds."