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[If he hadn't known better, it would almost appear as though nothing had happened in the Vale at all— Amelia is back to her collected self, as if she had left all of those feelings behind when they'd ported away. Of course, he knows from experience it isn't that easy— his own heart remains heavy, but the bit of physical distance that now stands between the depths of the vale and themselves does feel as though it makes a difference.]

Quite glad I am to hear it. Now, shall we see about finding our way out?

[Better to focus on a way forward than what has been.]