Stone Circle It was like a burning candle before a wind

Despite her tone and how badly he wanted to snap back, Alexander restrained himself. He found the entire situation to be a waste of time—when someone disappears without warning, without telling anyone where they’re going, it’s because they don’t want to be found. He knew this and he thought it wise to tell his niece, too—but clearly she did not see things the same way as himself. No matter, he didn’t bother with trying to further explain the workings of life and, instead, carried on with his previous task following her departure.