Dragoncrest Cliffs Upon the seas

Eti nodded his head and held up a paw, then another. I can feel vibrations. Yer's, Manman's, Suzu, the eart', everyting. It is sometimes too loud, too, too.

He frowned in thought. Too much? His tone questioning if that was the right words.

Eti nodded his head. Yes. I love my family, and I want dem 'appy, but sometimes I want it so much. I can't let dem do t'ings dey need too.

A furrow in his brow. I don't let dem do deir own lessons. Granme Roz, says dis is not good. Dat I need to let dem make dey mistakes. So w'en i can't 'andle it. I leave for a time.

Etienne smiled out over the sea. He too loved the sea where they made home. It's a good place to leave. I'm glad you be 'appy 'ere.