Lake Rodney and not a drop to drink

her ideas on packs weren't foreign to him. everyone needed the right fit. he'd appreciated morningside's 'one-size-fits-all' attitude toward things; as long as they brought skills to the table, they were part of the family. nothing special really needed. they'd folded him right in—and then he'd squandered it.

i think it's worthwhile to try, adi remarked, nodding. you need some good souls around you, and a place to keep them safe. not easy. . .but worthwhile. he thought of the plateau, the maplewood, the coconut grove. . . all places dear to him, forever, no matter where he might go.

to her question, he shook his head. not right now, he murmured. i'm perfectly content on the road. some of the happiest times of my life were as a wanderer.