I won't say goodbye


 * On the day of the banishment, Rei and Claire meet the Orso family at the border checkpoint to Appalachia.
 * Most of the Orso family fortune was seized by the country.
 * They were left only with the bare minimum of their goods.
 * They would also have to rely on their relatives in Appalachia.
 * An agrarian nation with friendly ties to Bauer.
 * The checkpoint is surrounded by an iron fence with fortress-like amenities as it separates the largest, commonly used route between Bauer and Appalachia.
 * When they arrived, the Orso family was currently being inspected for clearance to leave.
 * They were considered a threat due to their connection to mining magical gems.
 * As a result, they were forbidden from brining any technology outside of the country.
 * Rei notes that there are flaws as the Orso family still contain the know-how and knowledge to apply their skills.
 * She also comments how the Appalachian government would not allow them to avoid causing political turmoil.
 * This meant that the Orso family would have to find a new occupation.
 * Claire mentions that Bartley Orso is capable enough that they can make it in a new country.
 * It is also revealed that the nature of Lene and Lambert's relationship is now publicly known.
 * This almost ended the family in more ways than reputation.
 * Once the family reaches Appalachia, both Lene and Lambert will be cut off from the rest of their family.
 * Rei tries to console Claire by staying optimistic and that they will make it.
 * As inspections end, Rei sees that the Orso family is relatively small, numbering to less than 20 people.
 * Upon spotting Lene and Lambert, Rei and Claire run up to the fence and get their attention.
 * They all try to act the same but then stand awkwardly together.
 * Claire and Lene work out their feelings and see if there is any resentment.
 * Lene and Lambert are thankful that their lives are saved and that they caused no further harm.
 * Lambert included an explanation as to how they became so narrow sighted.
 * He mentions that while looking for some validation, it led to him getting taken advantage of by the masked man.
 * Lene uses it as advice for Rei to never let someone use Claire to take advantage of her.
 * As Lene and Lambert are being called away, Rei hands Lene a bundle of parchment.
 * It contains some familiar but mostly new recipes.
 * Rei hopes that this will help Lene earn money.
 * Soon, Rei bids farewell to them as Claire stayed silent the entire time.
 * Lene showed a wistful smile and began walking.
 * Rei asks Claire if it's fine to not say goodbye.
 * Claire is lost in the variety of conflicting emotions she has.
 * Claire suddenly yells out to Lene:
 * Telling her that she will not say goodbye.
 * That they will meet again some day.
 * That Lene needs to stay healthy for this to come true.
 * Rei thinks that Lene laughed but wonders what reached her.
 * And soon, they were gone from their sight.
 * Claire looked like she would but did not cry.
 * Concerned with Claire not realizing her feelings, Rei hugs Claire from behind.
 * She reassures Claire that it's okay to cry.
 * She also acknowledges Claire's thoughts, that she didn't want Lene to leave.
 * Soon the tears came and they just stayed like that.
 * Claire soon speaks up and comments on Rei who responds with flirting.
 * They look back at the checkpoint, vowing that they'll all meet again someday.

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