Morningside Cuesta We said forever but forever wouldn't wait for us

Day watched the boy's face, and thus, knew before Kieran even spoke that he would find no answers here. "He didn't say anything to me," the male said regretfully, wishing he had better news to give the boy. He leaned a bit closer, so that their shoulders touched. "You're not alone here, though. We'll all take care of each other until your dad gets back. I'm gonna need a lot of help while he's away."

He gazed at the boy a moment longer, feeling his pain rather acutely. He could relate to missing his father, and to feeling alone and abandoned as well. "I'm sorry, Kieran," he said gently. "I wish I had better news for you. Just don't give up hope - it took years, but Sunspot still found me. The world is a big place, but sometimes it can surprise you."