Lost Creek Hollow Redemption

She waited until the sun went down before speaking, which didn't bother Gannet any. Their silences weren't ever awkward, not since the first time they'd spoken.

Well, he answered, looking at the disappearing light a moment longer. I found a teacher. He had a light, proud smile as he said this. Up until now there'd been many times he'd felt he wanted to help but did not know how. Hopefully through these lessons, and by finding others who knew, he'd never have that again.

How are you? He asked, though there was something about her that seemed sad again. It hadn't been there last time, but it was familiar from their first meeting. Did she need talking again?