Lake Rodney your fathers been calling

In the child's mind, nobody had ever wanted him. He couldn't remember much about the caldera anyways - just the occasional little thing, such as running through the forest, or finding Liffey in the meadow. Living within the Vale was the only thing Titmouse could recall, and he hadn't been close with anyone there. He had been a burden. So to have Raven eager to justify his presence, to accept him and welcome him, all seemed surreal. Tit didn't know what to say when the words had faded from the air. But he did find comfort in her presence. He did burrow against her again, feeling the sensation of his eager heart race.

Then, breaking the silence with his rough little voice he said, Okay.