Sylvester Archipelago

Lucina makes a small incision on Kaeldrin’s face, creating a new scar that runs across the old one. “Done,” the girl says, putting the knife away. “Now, when you look at your reflection, whether it’s in a mirror or the surface of a river, you’ll remember our little conversation, not your unfortunate past. You can call it ‘Lucina’s kiss,’ if you like.” The girl laughs with her pleasant voice, then, gathering herself, leaves Udyolina’s cabin, saying as a final word, “Don’t forget to treat the wound, or you might get some kind of infection.” I assume Udyolina was sleeping at this time; otherwise, it would have been quite strange.