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"This is where we part then, village boy."
"I suppose so."
"..."
"..."
"Don't have any parting words you might want to convey to us? "
"... Don't slack off in your sword training?"
"... Oh, just you see how I beat you next time we meet."
The two little kids exchanged their last pleasantries as they disembarked from the boat and stood at the dirt road trail leading towards the destination of the noble girl.
Noctis' village was a little towards the west, after crossing another minor river, towards the rural, more secluded parts of the country.
Seeing as the two were just staring at each other with no intention of making a move, Regina decided to end things herself, although it pained her heart to do it.
"Until fate brings us together again, if we are so lucky, it'll be farewell from us. It has been a pleasure, young man."
She put her hands on her heart as she bowed towards Noctis curtly with a pleasant smile on her face.
