Eihmo'tei followed obediently, but not without hesitation. Looking back, he did not see the young humans. Instead it was his tribesman standing there, bearing similar sad visages. The Zerdani blinked a few times until he saw the three younglings again. This slight vision, real or not, made sense. Eihmo'tei once again had to leave those he cared very deeply about. There would only be memories of their adventures.
The Zerdani walked back over, using his finger to direct attention to the glowing gem necklace around Tala's neck. He spoke one word in his native tongue: "Memory"
These necklaces were made from the gems found on their first day traveling together. In Zerdani culture, this meant they held the memories of everything that happened since. Both the good and bad ones. He slowly went to rejoin Kiara, finally ready to leave.