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When Hayley and Kane got to the border, a man was standing there. He was dressed in a red robe, with long grey hair and beard. Along with a small female in chains at his feet, she was naked and shivering.

"Henry," Hayley said.

The man's eyes zoomed in on her, and a smile spread across his lips.

"Ciri?"

"We can let him through." She turned to Kane.

"You aren't in the least concerned about him having chains around a child's neck?"

"Oh, this? This isn't a child. Have you ever heard of a Ympe or Imp?" Henry asked, pulling the creature forward.

"They love to play pranks, kill for fun, and cause mischief. I found this one not too far from here, along with four others were feasting on a man-bear. Sad that he lost his life that way. Anyway, let me through so I can hug my godchild. It has been centuries."

Kane gave Henry the permission to cross, the minute he did. He ran towards Hayley, easily lift her in the air and span her aroun