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[Telgin]

Luna nods slowly, deep in thought.  "I have never had such a request... but... yes, that is possible."

Falcata gives Otik a small, sad smile.  Words couldn't convey how much she wanted to be with her daughter again... but her mind was made up.  She'd made mistakes in her life, but she was going to truly make up for it now.  Starkey and Otik deserved another chance... a chance to live the life she had already had in so many ways.  "Otik..." she trails off for a moment, before she gathers her thoughts.  "...it's okay.  Please take it.  You deserve it.  A lot more than I do."

She gestures to herself.  "I'm more than a decade older than you.  I've had my chance to marry... to have a child... and to watch her grow up into a wonderful young mare.  Kris isn't a foal anymore, as much as I may have treated her like one.  She's grown stronger than I could have ever hoped for... and if I read her right she's deeply in love with Adamant.  She'll soon have a family of her own."  She smiles weakly.  "I know she misses me, but she's her own mare now."

As she raises a hoof toward Otik, she feels a curious sensation flow down her leg.  A hovering, ethereal image signifying Loyalty forms above her hoof.  "I've made some big mistakes in my life.  But the worst mistake either of you have made is being brave soldiers.  Willing to lay down your lives like all soldiers should, but which so few can really do willingly."  She motions the image toward Otik again.  "Your lives ended too early... and you both deserve a chance to live them to the extent I have.  You've both been good friends and inspirations to me... better than I ever deserved.  Please... let me return the favor..."

[Dsarker]

"W-w-w-w-wait, Luna. Um. Um. Can I ask you something in secret?"

[Telgin]

Luna turns a curious expression to Friesden.  "Of course."  She steps over to the pegasus and crouches next to her.

[Dsarker]

"U-u-u-um. I-I-I-I-I...I think I have a solution...Um...It's...It's scary...But...But...If you can restore my mother's life, and take mine instead? I d-d-d-d-d-d-d-don't want to die...But...For my mum...Anything. Please?"

[Telgin]

Luna gives her a warm smile and shakes her head.  "No, child, I cannot do that.  It is noble of you to offer your life in the place of your mother's, but I cannot take yours to restore hers.  It is not the way of the universe."  Her smile grows.  "But I do not think you have need to fear.  I believe your mother will be returned to you."

[Dsarker]

"But...But...Then Falcata can't come back... Maybe...Maybe if you gave my mother my body? If you swapped us around? Would that be okay?"

[Telgin]

"I am sorry... but that is also something I cannot do."  Luna lays a hoof on Friesden's withers, and the mare feels a warm, calming sensation flow through her.  "You are a selfless and kind pony, and I am pleased with you as well.  I am sorry that things worked out this way, but it is beyond my ability to return them all, even that way."

She leans in closer to Friesden and adds, "I know you have a deep love for your parents as well as your friend, which they all feel toward you as well.  If your mother accepts her offer... I have tasked Falcata with staying in Glitterglen for some time, helping to usher those who lose their lives here on to me.  She will always be by your side, and you may see or speak with her whenever you wish, as you have done before."

[Dsarker]

"But...Isn't there anything I can do? I...I know I don't do much...but..."

[Khenal]

I look up form bowing when I hear Falcata talking with Otik.  I get a bit nervous when Friesden speaks with Luna in whispers, but Luna's calm and kind demeanor helps put me at ease.  I don't dare speak in the presence of the goddess.  If Falcata was only just barely admitted to Luna's afterlife, what hope would I have?

[Telgin]

A small smile returns to Luna's face.  "You have already done so much for her, an act I could not be more pleased with and for which she could not be more thankful.  I know you grieve the loss of your friend, but this is beyond my power, even with your help."  Luna chances a look back to Falcata before returning her attention to Friesden.  "If you wish to help her, then she will still need a friend.  She has her husband, but she will need a friend to talk to as well.  I will allow her to be with you whenever she or you wish."  Her smile grows slightly.  "Can you do that for me?  For her?"

[Dsarker]

"R-r-really? O-o-o-o-o-o-of course! She...She saved my life...I just wish I could have saved hers...but something as easy as that? Of course, of course I will! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Friesden gives Luna a hug, before spotting Khenal still in the bow.

"I'm so sorry! I almost forgot!"

She runs across to Khenal, almost dragging Luna with her. "This is Khenal, my husband, the best pony ever!"

[Khenal]

'Oh.


Buck!'


I return to a deep bow as Friesden tries to bring over the goddess Luna, barely able to keep from trembling in her presence.

[Impending Doom]

Otik takes Falcata's hoof in his, pressing it to her chest.

"Oh, Falcata... T'make such a sacrifice as this... Yer a better pony than I could ever hope t'be. Wot could I ever do t'repay this?"

[Telgin]

Luna's eyes go wide as she is abruptly hauled along by Friesden, but a smile returns to her face as they arrive at Khenal.  "You may rise, Khenal."  As she notes his barely concealed terror, her expression turns almost playful.  "There is no need to be afraid."

Falcata smiles to Otik before cautiously hugging her and Starkey.  Even after all of this, she didn't want to overstep herself, but it felt appropriate.  "Just make good use of this chance.  Tell Kris that I love her... her and Heiro.  And watch out for them for me."  She pulls back slightly to look both in the eyes for a moment.  "I know you will."

[Dsarker]

"He's the best pony, isn't he, Luna?"