Shidwala nodded. “And may the gods walk with you.” She turned to go but Nothing dropped suddenly to his knees, took her hand, and pressed his cracked lips to it. “I will never forget this kindness,” he said, wiping tears on the back of his hand. “None of us will,” said Yarvi. With a smile she pulled Nothing to his feet, and patted his grizzled cheek. “That is its own reward.”
