IN PURSUIT OF A SOLUTION

***IN PURSUIT OF A SOLUTION*** is the thirty-second session of *Glimpses Into The Fade.*

## **Synopsis**

As Hira and Oriza set Monsoon on the gurney, Hira asks if they want to talk before they head off. Oriza nearly drops Monsoon as they state they don't want to talk to her right now, but thanks her for returning the handkerchief. Hira tells them to approach whenever theyre ready, but can sense Oriza doesn't intend to approach her. Upset, she takes her leave before approaching Vilya, clasping onto her wrist.

Asking what's wrong, Hira expresses wanting to talk to Oriza, to amend things, but Vilya states things take time before slipping her hand into hers. Oriza finds it strange Hira approached them like nothing happened. As the Fireflies set off, Hira and Vilya hang back, hand in hand as they travel. Vilya asks what they fought over, Hira recounts their encounter with Death, retelling their talks with it leading up to their argument. Vilya mentions Death's door could be a place in the Fade itself, to which Hira sheepishly admits she hadn't thought of it in that way but instead very literal.

Hira tells her she promised to keep Oriza up to date with certain things, but hasn't done so. Vilya reminds her she can't control how others react to the things she does, if Oriza feels a certain way, it isn't her fault. She states Hira has done her part extending the olive branch, and allow Oriza to take their time, until then she offers her company, to which Hira thanks her. Hira believes Oriza is a good person, which is why she couldn't let them go. Vilya suggests talking to Monsoon once he comes back about this, he knows more about Death then she does. Vilya suggests Oriza find counselling to deal with their grief, citing the five stages of grief, believing Oriza may still be bargaining or in denial. At the root of it, Oriza must want to be helped.

She hopes her friend understands that the reason they came back was out of fight, of want. If Oriza's path of grief is wanting to bring her back, you don't bring people back as they once were. Hira admits that Oriza wished to stay dead, but her own selfish act brought them back. Vilya states Oriza isn't dead, to which Hira admits it's different, she put them into a certain situation she now regrets. Vilya states it complicated things, she can't find anything reassuring to say, but offers her arcane knowledge, her opinions, an outsiders perspective. Hira can only thank her once more, appreciating the help she can give.

Vilya admits she can empathize what Hira is going through, for a long time it was her and her brother. She's had her fair share of butting heads with Wendy, but reassures her it gets better over time trying to understand people. It took Vilya years to realize she hurts people sometimes, but Hira seems to have clocked it early on. Hira admits trying not to fall into every bad habit, otherwise she may not be here. Vilya states she sees that, and their conversation drifts off.

Meanwhile Oriza feels conflicted towards Hira, feeling as if their friendship is breaking. (34:50)

## Featured Characters

#### The Fireflies

* Anthir
* Bran
* Hiraeth
* Oriza
* Riya

#### Returning

* Monsoon
* Vilya