Zjeena delivers her response upon the shores of Paradise, and for the first time she delivers such response with conviction. She doesn't let Liland's bleeding-heart tale sway her decision. When the last of her words fall from her lips, and Lilands face melts from apology to rage, Zjeena has never been more sure of herself. Every true color he's shown over the years, bursts forth in this moment.
Liland never intended to give her a choice. He never has. His lips moved asking for forgiveness, but it's not forgiveness he seeks. True motivations remain rooted in selfish cause. All he wants is to possess Zjeena, Grier, and their children, and he's not asking. "No" is not an acceptable answer.
The mare's nostrils wrinkle anew, and her ears remain lost under volumes of mane. "So be it, Liland. Your response only makes me feel better about my decision." She gives an angry toss of the head. "You don't have to kick or bite to hurt someone, Liland. You have hurt our children, and you have hurt me. I will not let you hurt us again."
She lets loose an exasperated sigh. "We will see you on the battlefield." With that, Zjeena turns on her heel, and retreats into the jungle. Its shadows swallow her whole.