"I have seen Darius." Orphic spoke slowly, dragging his mind back into the present as he stepped back in pace with Abelia. "I saw him this morning."
Abelia stopped and spun towards Orphic. "And you're all right?"
"I am. The Guard Master was there, and I got away with only a kick to the ribs."
"How did he sneak up on you?"
Orphic laughed. "I was sleeping on the beach and he got the better of me."
"The beach? You know it's not safe."
"I know. I know. It's...it's just that...."
"There's nothing there for you." Abelia said softly, her eyes seeming to clear. "That's all gone. It's the past. You let so much go, and I know that's always the hardest. I know. You know I know." Abelia reached out towards Orphic, her hand hung in mid air for a moment before she placed it on his shoulder. "They're gone...they're not coming back. It's all just sand and water."
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