Swallowing my guilt, I responded, "I am acutely aware of just how far things have fallen. While as much as I wished it hadn’t been this long, Archfey promises are never broken. I will still uphold that promise throughout my lives.  This I swear ." The ancient magical oath stirred, as if remembering the very promise I made centuries ago. Not just to the centaurs, but to all magical creatures. 