"It is peaceful. We are happy." Merwen sighs a little wistfully. "And we have sacrificed much to keep it. With so many souls waiting to be reborn, it is no wonder that I am in a place like this."

She falls silent for a moment, growing very grave. "I am not so naive as to think that sharing understanding with the green-eyed spirits will be simple or easy. It was difficult enough with the Valans. Still, I would prefer it hasten my death than I be responsible for the hastening of its own."