Claire didn't know why he did it, or even if he had done it, but at their feet, in front of the cavern, was a sea of lavender orchids. Gilean cheerfully went about smelling them as Claire held her breath. She could only think of Psycho - his offering of orchids, this being one of his favorite spots - and once Gilean caught wind of it, he lost all enthusiasm for their scent.
They proceeded to Sanria's home in search of the rose she brought back with her from the Celestial plane. Gilean felt it would lead him to his past, and Claire agreed. She would support him since, to discover his past, would mean that they either would be married or wouldn't.
Claire hadn't expected Sanria to be so protective of the rose, but they had at last separated it from her. After a pensive conversation regarding its return, she and Gilean left the cavern and walked back through the orchids. For a time, I thought I wouldn't have any chance with you because of him, Gilean said, stopping for a moment to glance at the flowers. I guess I need to let that go. 'Yes. You do. He and I were an entity that was not to be.'
Claire smiled at the grateful expression on Gilean's face. They continued on their way, finally reaching the cottage and the library within. It happened faster than either of them could have anticipated. Gilean merely stared down intently at the rose and in a flash, he was gone. Inwardly, Claire cursed herself for not anticipating it might be a portal. She could only hope that wherever he was, Gilean was again meeting with Velentham and discovering who he truly was.
