[ it's certainly a difficult decision to make, difficult to know how to feel - but alisaie had managed without companionship for sixteen years, she can certainly do it again if need be. she has her brother here, at least, and together the two of them will manage. they might bicker like old people but when they put their heads together, little enough can defy them.

and so, she shakes her head. ]

No.. 'tis better that she does not. There's plenty to be done at home, I'd rather not see them sidetracked simply for my own benefit.

[ as.. tempting the thought might be. she will manage. ]