I'll say, "Thank you" before she leaves
Taking a deep breath, I turn back to Lywenta, "This is difficult, but I must ask. If I die well before her, which seems likely in spite of the efforts I intend to make, whether it is from injury, disease, or simply the old age my race reaches all too soon, as I understand it she will be facing a long life incapable of letting me go. Incapable of finding love and comfort with another, of moving on to live the life she deserves. Or she may end her life, end all of those possibilities in the hope that we end up in the same afterlife. Come to think of it, I do not even know if what happens to those who die in this plane is what will happen to me. My soul could return home, or perhaps be discarded by the local deities as not belonging, or a myriad other possibilities. So even her attempt to join me in death may not work."
"On to the question, can this bond be ended? I care for her, and I have to admit I am finding it more and more difficult imagining doing any of this without her by my side. But if it would allow her to have a happy life that isn't irrevocably dependent upon the lifespan of a human who is often in danger… "
Lywenta looks at Jason and sighs, "No Jason, there is no way to break a finding. This is why it is rare. Once it has occurred there is not breaking of it. Yes she is very aware that once you are gone she will be lonely. I am sure she will cherish every movement with you.
It is very difficult to say good-bye to someone you love and you will never forget them for the rest of you life. You will live in their memories and stuff will happen daily that reminds them of you. Rest assured that if you pass before her she will always love you and remember you on a daily basis for the rest of her time no matter what. Will it be easy for you and her? No but the time you have together is the time you have. If something happens to her while you live would you love another the way you love her?"
I sigh and close my eyes for a time. When I open them I give her a weak smile, "Very well, then if that is all I can do for her, I will just have to leave her plenty of fond memories. Thank you for your time."
I go to find Thalica and ask, "What would you like to do tonight? Is there someplace with music you would like to attend? I'm not the smoothest dancer around, but I could show you some dances from my world if you like, and would be happy to learn yours."
Edited: daishain on 25th Dec, 2017 - 6:13am
As you leave Lywenta will say to you. "I did love a human at one time and I will always cherish the memory of him. I hope you and Qwantithalica enjoy a very happy time together."
Qwantithalica will lead Jason down to the courtyard where she will sit with him in the area where the bar set up is set up and just sit next to him. She will tell you there is not dancing around here as no one really plays any music as of yet but she will wait to learn your dances and teach you her dancing for after the Hobgoblins are eliminated.
Edited: KNtoran on 25th Dec, 2017 - 5:47pm
Before leaving the room I'll mention, "Oh, one last thing, I realize this is not your highest priority at the moment, but with the extra people who have arrived, and especially with Grant proving to be trained in technical matters important to the work I hope to do, we could use additional rooms and space in the building you were going to erect for us, if such is at all possible."
"Actually, with five of our people not wishing to stay in the wilds, and who knows how many more going to arrive in the future, we may need two buildings, a multiple bedroom apartment, and the workshop. It would likely be safer keeping those apart regardless, and it would make any needed expansions for the two needs easier."
"If need be, to compensate for the trouble, I would be happy to take on crafting projects for you, though finding time for such things has proven troublesome of late. I should be able to manage constructs soon if such an investment would be good for the stronghold."
Later, with Thalica, I'll simply spend time with her as best I can, trying to relax before we have to get up and get back to it the next day.
Out of Character: If anyone else has something in particular to do, don't my side arc derail it.
Edited: daishain on 25th Dec, 2017 - 8:22pm
I nod and say, "Thank you, as always, for your hospitality. We have some more preparations to make, but intend to resume the task of dealing with the hobgoblins shortly. The items identified today should prove to be a major boon in that regard."
If I do not see the others tonight, I'll just spend time with Thalica until the second sun sets, then kiss her gently before retiring for the night.