Swiftcurrent Creek Get on my shoulders, and I'll carry you all of the way

Kavik nodded when he repeated the word. The opposite of opposite would be two things that are the same, he explained when Helios asked his question. The opposite of opposite is the same. Hot and cold would be opposites, but cold and freezing would be the same, he continued, trying to make it more clear. Does that make sense? He was afraid he was failing miserably at this, but he would attempt to answer his son's questions until he understood.

The reason for his frustration seemed to come from confusion. Kavik had used storm and rain, not realizing that it might make things unclear. Well, sort of, he started, trying to think how best to explain it. Rain is part of a storm, as well as the thunder and lightening. Rain is what we call the water that falls from the sky. He watched Helios while he spoke, searching for any indication the he understood what he was trying to explain.