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She appears above a bit of frozen wasteland. She falls, conscious but without making a peep, to the ground, and breaks a few more bones.
She lies there.
promise and leareth
the-final-accounting
"Woodlark received a letter from the Heralds. His Companion is back in Haven. We should return him there as well - he is willing to go, though he seemed to find it hard to make a decision about. I was wondering if you were up for accompanying him so that you can heal him after the Gate. - Both Gates, since he will need to wait at the northern border Guard-post for someone to bring him to Haven."
no-laid-course
It takes Woodlark a while to drag himself out of bed, put proper clothes on, and join Promise, but he manages it eventually. He looks exhausted and his face is still puffy and tearstained; he's staring resolutely at the ground and avoiding her eyes.
no-laid-course
Aaaaaaah.
Woodlark makes it across on his own feet and doesn't make a sound, but his face goes white and he staggers a bit before finding his balance.
try-everything
A minute later General is out to meet them again. She gets most of the way there and then freezes. Her mouth works for a moment.
"...Woodlark?"
try-everything
It takes longer this time to get a response, but eventually there is one and shortly later a Gate.
This time, General takes Woodlark's arm and comes through with him.
deadly-home-address
"Thank you," Wingsister breathes to Promise, and then darts forward and pulls Woodlark into her arms.
