Northstar Vale A rebel born free

the boy was...finding himself? it seemed almost too young for that, but minne was neither mother nor sitter. she hardly knew what stages came between newborn and young adult. maybe that latter mark had already been hit.

nor was the other boy here.

tierra was...the waffling diplomat and minne wondered if she would have done any better herself. probably not.

we're not here to drag him back. she confirmed with a bit of an awkward dry tone. but, yeah, calling his mom might do wonders if he doesn't mind.