The light pulsed as Mithos warped them across the land, to the tower, and finally to home. It faded then, revealing a small room with brown stone walls and sparsh furnishings. All was silent.

"I know," Mithos answered him in a bright voice to cheer him up. "But that's only because you hadn't been friends with other half-elves before. You couldn't know the difference until now."

He released Genis' shoulders now; they had work to do right away. "I know a lot has happened, but we should check on your sister right away."