Redhawk Caldera Turning purple at the dance evening

Maia smiled. It’s been a while since I had the chance for an adventure. I’d love to, if we aren’t gone for too long. She couldn’t stay away for much longer than a few days, but she’d taken trips and she knew Eljay would be alright here without her for a short one. Teya too. They could keep things safe and under control better than she could, most of the time, anyway!

When Dwin asked about Eljay, though, Maia felt a little prick of familiar anxiety. Your dad is doing great. He’s… I think he’s really enjoying not being in charge, and getting to focus more on spending time with you kids when you are here. I’m really glad. Her smile was genuine, and the words were true, even if Maia had her own silent fears. After losing so many loved ones so suddenly, she couldn’t help but think the worst at every turn. Every sign that he was getting older was another reminder that someday she was going to lose him, and she would have no control over when that day was.