Neverwinter Forest after the storm

Note: Moving this along!

Deshyr and Breccan withdrew, and Rannoch watched as they convened elsewhere. He turned to Liffey, his expression faltering. "I understand why they're acting up," he acknowledged. "I just wish that there was a way we could make them understand that this is a good thing—even if it doesn't feel like it right now." Rannoch knew that their youngest children wouldn't understand, even if they sat them down and talked to them. "Maybe I'll try talking to them again," he decided, feeling as though he had already proved to be the worst father that he could. 

But still, Rannoch couldn't help but wonder, "Do you think that'll be worth the effort?"