A frown crossed The'kal's features and she muted Zelina temporarily.<span style="color: olive"> "You're old enough to know how the world works, Zelina. There's nothing more cruel or miserable than life, I'm not going to try to one up with what I've been through in life, but just trust me when I say I understand your pain and your anger. And, to put it simply, yes, you do just have to move on with your head held high. Letting your past suffering keep you from enjoying your future just means Ademia succeeded in ruining you, and I know you're stronger than that, Arlokk wouldn't love you if you were just another Whisperia. But I'm not going to lecture you, I'll let Rayne do that. I'm here to help you." </span>She let Zelina speak again then took her hand.<span style="color: olive">"Be honest with me for a minute, and don't worry about being selfish, do you want Rayne back without the children? Would you be happier if it was just you two living together in peace? I'm not going to go out and rip the children from Rayne, but I just want to know what you want." </span>They teleported again to the base of Arlokk's home then into the main living space.<span style="color: olive"> "Arlokk! You have company!"</span>After a few minutes Arlokk walked into the room and looked at The'kal sideways before noticing Zelina.<span style="color: darkgreen"> "Zelina? What are you doing here? Who's this?"<br/>
</span><br/><span style="color: purple">"So the world really is ending? That's not comforting, but not surprising, life is finally going well for me and now the world is ending. At least I have a family, even if it'll be short lived." </span>She kissed his cheek softly and smiled.<span style="color: purple"> "Karren is a lot scarier than you are, I think people would rather coddle her and kiss her ass than risk getting blown up. At worst you'll just scowl and growl a little bit."</span>An intense blush formed on her cheeks as she shook her head quickly.<span style="color: purple">"No! I mean, no, I wouldn't- She had some... some clothes she wanted me try on, she said I was shapely enough to substitute a Troll she was buying gifts for."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>