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With Sobo’s answer, a new line in the sand was drawn. Njord would have to live with the knowledge that he had manifested a self-fulfilling prophecy. Despite his role outside the nuclear family circle, Njord could have been it all. He thought back to those feelings of isolation… and vowed to never again be beguiled by the illusion that his actions did not affect those who loved him.

Njord listened to Sobo’s stipulations. Perhaps the last kindness he could provide his son was to take his words to heart.

“Verra wheel,” the redtail acquiesced. He needed to trust these statements. “If that is ‘ow it must be, then let it be so. We willnae be at odds,” he affirmed.

Though his voice was steady, Njord’s spirit quaked. It was nearly impossible for the seafarer to simply shut off the feelings of failure and regret that flooded his mind. Now, with their pieces said, the man felt this meeting neared its conclusion. To say any more would beach the contract he had just agreed to.