The journey had been long, hard, at some points quite soul-numbingly taxing, with only bright shades of gray to contrast against the deeper grays and darker.
But as the ship approached the dusk-cloaked dock ribbons of color greeted the goblin's eager heart.
Warm greetings, familiar embraces and relieved welcome-homes were ample.
She had few gifts, for there hadn't been much time for that, but it didn't matter.
Her return was gift enough.