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The paintings of the people she loved came to life, speaking directly to Elayne and startling her with their apparent intelligence and the shared memories they carried.
Elayne stood frozen in silence, incredulous as she listened to their genuine words.
"Come on now, is that how the Inheritor of Hephaestus's Legacy should act?!" Ambil roared. "Stand up! You have so much left to do! We're all counting on you."
"Planta! I'm so glad to see you again!" Acorn exclaimed happily, rushing forward to hug her. "Please be strong, okay? You have to be strong! Don't give up! We've been through so much together, but we can only persevere side by side… that's what you always told me!"
"Planta… I've missed you. I'm glad you're okay," Nieve said softly. "Please, be strong. We must be strong in these times of darkness. Even when everything seems lost, we will always have one another. That is what you taught us, my liege."
