The Desire that Grows, The Love that Slows

Even if she felt a bit off, a smile crossed Hawkeye's face and stayed there. Tears nearly welled up in her eyes. She was grateful that she ran into Sun Spark, not only because Blue Willow had told her she should meet him, but also because he made her feel okay about everything.

"Well...," she started, giving a heavy sigh after a moment. "I am about to tell my children that I am leaving the plateau. I... can't stand things here anymore. I will never be happy here again, even if this place was the only thing to do so before." Hawkeye stopped, not knowing what else to say. Instead, she waited to hear the old male's response.