Giovenith wrote:"I am sorry you have to be separated for some time," said Giovenith, lowering her head a bit to show her sadness for the couple. "I know it is hard to be away from those you love, but you shall be together again! And when you are, your hearts will glow all the brighter." Turning her head, she nodded at Jacob's words, taking in their seriousness. "I have never been a fan of war, though I recognize it's place in the world and life in general. None the less, I hope you are able to come to a decision that will lead to safety and prosperity for as many as possible... with dread, I admit there are those who forget that a country is more than just a bucket of resources to dole out one's own personal wishes and agendas. Hopefully, and I believe it so, you will have the intelligence and strength to make the right decisions. May I hug you before you go?"
"*sniffle*...Th-Thank you, Gio...", Ray became rather emotional and tightened his hug around Albert. While his reluctance to allow Albert to leave was understandable, he seemed rather obsessed with the notion.