Northstar Vale Alepoú

Nothing was expected in return. Arsenio nodded enthusiastically at Phox’s mention of generosity.

It is nice to have something warm for your home in these cold months, the Arche explained with an easy shrug of his broad shoulders. If Epoch was to grow into a place for families and learning, it would need to have the comforts of such a place. The vale was beautiful. With a few personal touches, it could house future Redhawks and Galanis’ for years.

Now that you mention it, my daughter Zosime is interested in the stars. I think she would be a fitting first pupil for you. It warmed his heart to think that there was someone who could expand her knowledge on that subject. Arsenio had done his best to answer her questions and offer her names of the constellations. Phox would be able to trump his teachings in a heartbeat. He loved it!

Is there anything that you hope to learn while you are here, though? You can never be too old.

Glacial blue eyes pierced Phox questioningly.