Broken Boulder as I walk out on the ledge

tagging @Korei Julia since Xahi is PPC :0

Alarian sniffed idly at a fresh patch of herbs growing on the far side of the creek. He was focused. Surely if he nosed them around enough, he would recall the lessons he had received so long ago. Or-- maybe he would, if he was not so intent on avoiding any thought of the one who had given him these lessons. Maybe that was his problem.
He always wanted to forget.
Except right now. The boy squinted harder at a leaf and snorted.
Tell me your secrets! He demanded, not expecting an answer but finding it satisfying nonetheless.