“Why must we let them go

They are only 8 years old, they can only barely understand the world around them.”

“You know the rules [Redacted].

We are not to interfere with the mortals. That includes our children. [Redacted] was kind enough to let us have 8 good years with them.”

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“Why must we follow the rules of a [Redacted] that is never here. What would he do if we kept them longer? Taught them more of the world. He might not even do anything.”

“[Redacted]! You must not speak such things when you know he can hear you. Please honey don’t do this. You know if you go any farther you risk falling to [Redacted]. If that happens I won’t have you either. We are already forced to separate with our children. Please don’t separate us as well.”

[Redacted] pulls [Redacted] in for a hug.

“I’m sorry, I won’t do it. I love you [Redacted]”

“I love you too”