Heron Lake Plateau If we pass in the night then just hand me a light

Mommy told Uncle Colt some more about the copse, but Eljay mostly tuned out this conversation as an old habit (the adults were talking now). Then Quixote said Uncle Colt would always be welcome back, which was sweet. Quixote and Raven really deserved each other, Eljay thought idly to himself as this conversation took place. Luckily nobody zoomed in on Eljay's fumbling of words when it came to leaving for the Copse. He'd need to take some time to sort his thoughts, but at least it seemed that Quixote wouldn't hate him if he chose to go.

Eljay contemplated leaving as things were drawing to a natural conclusion, but decided against it as he remembered why he had been hanging about here in the first place (to not be missed when Wiffle left). Anyway, Eljay just remained silent as the others spoke. Silences weren't as awkward when there were others to speak to one another, too.