"I know," the star's daughter says, gently. There's some soft, sweet wistfulness in her gaze, but she keeps it steadily on Susan. "I thank you. But tonight, I am here for you."

She curls her fingers around Susan's and tips her head toward the rise that looks over the vale, then steps in that direction. Beneath her long white gown, her feet are bare against the soft grass. "You are brave, Susan of Mejis."

She sounds admiring, encouraging. "And right, not to fear this place."