Hoshor Plains where you are

Fading per our conversation! Thanks for the thread!

 

It was as he thanked Lagan a second time that he noticed how quickly the day had aged. The sun was already descending, and the first hints on sunset had begun to streak across the sky. Rannoch sighed at this sight, knowing that their time together was limited. "Hey," he began offhandedly as his attention returned to the Caldera's Sitter. "It looks like it's getting late; I've gotta get back to the Vale." As much as he wished to stay, he knew that he had to return home. "Do you want to come by? Or do you need to go back, too?" Though thankful for the offer, Lagan informed Rannoch that he had to get going back in the direction of the Caldera. Rannoch nodded to this, confident that their paths would cross again soon. 

"I'll tell Liffey everything, too," he promised. With a fond farewell, the boys went separate ways and returned to their respective homes.  Rannoch was glad to have run into Lagan and was eager to tell Liffey the big news. For now, as he made his way back, Rannoch recited what he had been taught to commit it to memory, as the information he had been given was valuable.