Sparkl flitted from the Abbey's hearth to the hot spring's campfire, then floated over to Elendirill's ear.

She tried to speak slowly, but it probably sounded like a mosquito buzzing in his ear, "I am Sparkl. Are you the soulmate of the elf lady? I have seen her. I know where she is. I can help you, but you must be patient with me. I can't stay here for long. I can't stay anywhere for very long. But, I'll be back. Soon. Can you hear me? Can you?"

The ember started to float back toward the campfire ...


-- BG