Wow. That was awesome. Bittersweet, as most of your stories are, but powerful and lasting as well.

I feel really bad for the miracle, though. Barely any human contact, and what he gets causes him extreme pain.
... Which I suppose is why the warlord's one gesture of kindness, when she steps down from her throne, just may be enough. Wow.

P.S. I hope this made sense. I'm not really sure if I'm awake yet, two classes notwithstanding ...