"Is this about Faren?" Nyx watched her with a sympathetic, compassionate gaze that only grew more concerned when Aria flinched at the mention of him. Earlier that day, just two days after the war, Faren had greeted her with the news that the university in Sylvarin was willing to re-accept him in light of what had happened. She had no idea what explanation he'd given to them, but it didn't matter. The fact of the matter was, they still wanted him, and Faren was thrilled about it. He was leaving within the week, and she would be alone again for a good two years, at least. Was she willing to wait for him again? Faren hadn't asked, and she hadn't dared to bring it up.