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“I am pleased when you come to see Mogshade,” said the Dorik.

“I’m glad my presence pleases you,” said Trillium.

Mogshade was the last of his kind to live in the ancient forest’s deep-water springs. A thousand years ago, a warlord had placed a price of two kruteps of gold on the Doriks.

“You come to see me because you like Mogshade. Others are afraid of me. They say I am evil. Trillium knows I am not,” the Dorik said.

“No, you are the kindest being in this forest. You understand the true meaning of loneliness. This gives you the power to feel for those who have lost much,” said Trillium.

Warriors hunted down the Doriks to satisfy the warlord’s hunger for their flesh. In no time at all, they were wiped out.

“Trillium has lost much, Mogshade can feel it, and that is why we are friends,” said the Dorik.

“Yes, I have lost much. It pales to your loss, my friend. My kind still exists, unlike yours,” said Trillium.

Mogshade’s mother saved him. She sacrificed her life to lead the hunters away from the pools where he was hidden.

“Sometimes I wonder what will happen to my pool when I die. Will it still exist, or will the water stop once I am dead?” asked Mogshade.

“I will look after it for you. I will feed the light shrimp and terriboffins as well,” Trillium explained.

Mogshade has lived among the deep-water pools since the time of the cleansing.

“That is good. You are a kind spirit, Trillium. We will meet on the other side when we are done here,” said Mogshade.

“I’m sure we will,” said Trillium.

The friends talked and laughed about ancient stories until the sun set.

“I must go to the cave now before the night fliers waken,” said Trillium.

“Yes, you have lost much. Please don’t lose yourself,” said the Dorik.

Trillium promised she would return in the morning, then flew home to the safety of the firecaves.

The Dorik slid down in the water to dream of his people who were served as an appetizer for a tyrant.

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