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The changing of winds and the way waters flow, life as short as the falling of snow

The sky was clear and the dark already enveloped the place when we reached the hospital deck. I ran as soon as the copter stopped, almost bumping on the ground.

Zee was waiting for me at the stairs. She caught my arms and I fell into her embrace.

"They are doing everything they can for Gem and Var," she whispered as she caressed my back.

I nodded, calmed myself, wiped the tears slowly flowing in my eyes and followed her in the waiting room.

The steps were heavy as we walked through...