Hushed Willows Questions

Things got right down to business and he sat down, his heart sinking at her request. He was silent for a few moments a hesitant expression on his face before he sighed softly. She had asked so nicely, she could have just wandered away. He nodded "No longer than a few days. If you find a reason to stay away longer, check in first. I love you...you're my only daughter. I dont want you vanishing" he laid out the rules, his tone stern but warm. His eyes misted over, the realisation that she was growing up and wanted to explore elsewhere making his heart hurt.