[ The hug catches her by surprise, but she manages to put a hand on Sabriel's back and give her a couple of pats before she pulls back. ]

Oh well, we see the past as the Clayr sees the future. It involves entering Death, though.

[ She blurts all that while looking at somewhere over Sabriel's head. Definitely a younger, more amicable Abhorsen. ]

I understand the basics, but beyond that... I'm rather lost.