Davvad clasped Patrick in a bear hug.

"Nothing loved is ever lost," he said.

"I used to say that to Justine," Patrick said.

"She told me."

"It's time for me to go," Patrick hugged the World Tree.

Patrick was swept into the space between the universe and Drasil held him in a hug.

::Forgive me,:: Drasil said into Patrick's soul.::I didn't protect Justine. I promised and I failed.::

"You are not God," Patrick said, "and even you have ...