7:00 AM IN THE REALM OF SPRIGG
::Irinya and the others woke early. They would have to be on the move quickly. They ate a hurried breakfast prepared by the Nymphs and packed their things. Everyone it seemed, that dwelled in the forest, was out at the atrium waiting for them to say their farewells. At first, Irinya, Rode, and Fern just went around to a few people, hugging them and saying farewells. Soon, however, everyone began chanting, "Speech!", so Irinya stood up on the fountain's edge so everyone could see and hear her. "I am sad to say, that it is now time for my companions, Rode and Fern, and I, Irinya, to depart from Sprigg and it's wonderful Nymph village. If we had not been on such an important mission, we surely would have stayed with you for as long as we would have liked. However, we can't, for the fate of our world rests in our hands. After our mission is over though, we will try to come back here and visit as soon as we can. We thank you all dearly for your gracious hospitality, for you did find us in a time of need. We are in your debt! Farewell, residents of the forest!" Everyone in the crowd shouted a farewell, and Irinya, Rode, and Fern were smothered by hugs of well-wishers saying things like, "You will always be welcome in Sprigg.", "Godspeed on your journey, and may you be blessed to accomplish it.", and "Have heart, for those who do not on a journey such as this fail.". Some of these things lightened their hearts and some sunk them. However, Irinya, Rode, and Fern felt greatly appreciated and it was a reluctant farewell as they disapeared from the crowd's view as they went down a hill and out of the forest. They were out of Sprigg. The magical air and enchanted music ceased, but the three companions did not lose heart. Irinya told Rode and Fern of Morgandy's messages to her.::