A visit at Resa

After leaving their shack together, Mira and Kaya are on their way to Resa.
Her apartment isn't too close. They have to walk across the meadow for a while.

Halfway there Mira has to look at the big tree.

Elena is probably almost at her goal.

You should know how much bigger the tree looks when you're there.
We're still pretty far away. It's probably even a bit further than Resa.
On the other hand, Elena is also pretty fast. At least a lot faster than you.
So hurry up!

No need to hurry. At least let me enjoy the time with you a little longer.
We won't be seeing each other again for a while.
This will definitely take longer than your other trips.

You're right, I'm sorry.

But we could always change our minds and go to her together.
It would certainly be a nice surprise for Elena if I came along.

You've already talked about it. And I guess, you came to a different conclusion.
So you'll be living at Resa now, while I'm going to accompany Elena.
You'll definitely have nice time at her place.

You're right. But what do we do if Resa doesn't want me to live with her?
Maybe she has too many roommates now or isn't there at all.

Maybe we should have discussed that beforehand...
Well, I'm sure everything will work out.

Yeah, that would be cool.

After a while, the two girls finally reach their goal.

But when then knock, they don't know the person who opens the door.

Mira flinches back.

I don't even know her.
I hope there is still enough space.

Where is Resa? You're her new roommate, aren't you?

Yes, I am. You don't know my name yet?

No, but I don't intend to stay. I only wanted to bring Mira.

Hello.

Then you probably want to talk to Resa.
So, I'm Ace.

Ace goes inside to look for Resa. But she's busy right now.

Ace must have come up with that name herself.

I think the new roommate is pretty interesting.
Why does she take so long?

Don't worry, Resa will come soon.

They probably don't have time for me.
Let's go to Elena.

Suddenly Resa appears.

Hey, what's up with you?

Oh, you're here as well.

Yeah, I have Mira with me.
Can she stay with you for a while?
I'll accompany Elena to the mountain of death.

Elena didn't tell me about that at all.
It's a shame she's leaving us now.
But if it has to be, it has to be.

Yeah, she wanted to avoid unnecessary grief.
That's why everything is going so fast now.
We also just found out.

I would have liked to have spoken to her once more.

We can visit her again. She's still waiting at the tree for Kaya.

We can do that.

I think you shouldn't.
No matter what you tell Elena, it will no longer be of any use to her.

It's definitely something she came up with.
I could still give her tips for the trip, but I've told her often enough.
But instead I still have one more advice for you, Kaya.

What is it?

Come back. Mira shouldn't live with me forever.
Watching Elena being taken into the dark can be very tempting.
I almost couldn't resist to stay as well.
The person who was in turn just before Linda also wasn't alone.
She didn't only want to follow her friend, she even didn't wait for her turn to go.
My Linda didn't think that was nice.

No worries. I'm not accompanying Elena inside the mountain at all.
I'll drop her off at the entrance and just disappear again.

But I wouldn't recommend that either. While you're there, you should at least check it out.
There is no other place in the world like this.
At least none that I know of.
And you know I know a lot.

No need to brag now.
Maybe I'll think about it, but actually I just feel like traveling.

Then at least do it for the sake of Elena.

You know, she doesn't care about anything now.

That's correct. But at least see what it's like when someone walks into the dark.
This will definitely give you a completely different perspective on your life.

I'm quite happy with my current perspective.
But if it's that important to you, I'll just listen to you and have a look.
You know, I intend to stay in this world a little longer.
I should listen to my friends, so they won't hate me.

Good attitude.
But I think, you should go now. Elena must be waiting.

Yeah....

So have a good trip.
Mira is in good hands with us, isn't she?

Ace comes here again.

Of course! Make yourself at home here, Mira.

Kaya is still skeptical of Ace.
But she really wants to go now, so she gets ready to leave.

Great, so see you soon.

The girls are still waving at each other while Ace keeps looking at Mira and thinks about his plans.

Kaya hurries up because she doesn't want to keep Elena waiting for too long.

Elena can be very impatient with that. Either she'll be mad at Kaya for a few hours, or she'll just go off on her own.

When Kaya is some distance away, everyone else goes back inside.