Northstar Vale But can you fake it for just one more show?

The lake was pretty, there was no denying it, but it also kind of made him sad. Being near the water reminded him of home and how confusing it was to not want to be there. He had been interested in exploring for a while now, but with everything his mom had just dropped on him, some days, he just wanted to run away and pretend none of it was real. It wasn't his normal reaction when things got difficult, which only made things more confusing. 

Yuudai validated his fear, which made the freckled boy nod solemnly. But the man's advice had his mouth twisting in thought. It definitely helped to know that he wasn't alone in his feelings to leave home and explore. And he knew his mom wouldn't stop him, and he supposed Emrik would be supportive, although he was trying not to think too much about the man who was suddenly all cozy with his mom. His sisters—well, he didn't much care what they thought, although he wouldn't want to upset them. He had a feeling they wouldn't really care much what he did, though. Did you leave home to explore when you were a yearling, he asked. Acheron didn't actually know how old he was, but he seemed older than a year for sure. Maybe he had some insight on what it was like to leave home and strike out on your own.