Swiftcurrent Creek grey eyes gleaming

They will. He insisted, licking her nose a bit playfully. The boy was ecstatic that his sister had agreed to come with him, and he wasn't trying to hide it.
Just... Suddenly Alarian looked worried. Please don't mention our past-- our father. I know what you must think of me-- all of you-- but it's... different. I just want to start fresh, leave that behind.

Ali lowered his head after a moment out of shame. I'm not him, Lanawyn. But it seems like life has been trying to make everyone think otherwise, with all the bad luck I've had.
He paused for a few beats-- and then he wanted to move on from the sad subject. I'm happy I found you, though. More than happy.