She gave a small nod. "Near the end of our World I saw that as well," she said softly. "More going than coming. But those of us who remained held on to hope. And look where that hope has brought me? I am past the very end of the World, able to help save it from falling again. So long as you keep the Light in your heart strong you can do very nearly anything." She gave him a warm smile. The sort that used to always cheer up Invi when she was down.

"And just think, the world after the coming battle will be full of friends you have never even met yet. As this one is for me. See? I've already met you, after all."