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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