Swiftcurrent Creek scheming at the cauldron

"We can start over. said the white Alphess, a bright smile graced the silver wanderer's features, one that the white queen of the Creek probably had not seen before. After all, the conversations and days they had before were awkward and uncomfortable for both of them, but now they could throw that behind their backs and start over again. "So..was it difficult for you on your own?"

He stared curiously at her, not really catching her meaning. What did she mean by difficult on his own? There were so many things that she could've meant. If you mean the emotional turmoil that I had, it was kind of hard but I've gone through more in my life. His gaze grew misty as he thought about how hard it was leaving his siblings, a decision he wondered if it was right or wrong.

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