Sun Mote Copse say you'll stay with me tonight

Maybe, Charon said, though it was clear from his voice that he wasn't too sure. It had been a long time, really.

His remark hit a chord, clearly. Charon could not help but think about how Maia would also make a good mother, which was different but also the same in many ways as being a sibling; but he quickly shoved those thoughts aside. He told himself it was only because of the season that lingered around the teekon wilds that put such thoughts into his head. I'm sure you will, Charon said despite not having any real evidence that she would. But he really wanted it to be so.

Her response on the pack's presence elicited a snort from Charon. He shook his head with a grin; clearly she had no idea that he wasn't usually good at making friends at all. The only reason Maia and he were friends was because... Well, because of Maia. Hmm-mm, maybe I will, Charon said with a smirk twitching on his lips.

Alright... Charon said a little while later, as they had passed the quarry. Close your eyes from this point on. And just keep following my voice. Charon really hoped the fireflies were out tonight, or Maia would have to do a lot of closing her eyes.