Swiftcurrent Creek Now their bodies are dancing always

"i am." this time lestan held kel's eyes. "i know you and my cousin are concerned, but i am home. i have spent many years of my life being f-fearful, and what i — what i saw out there has all but cured me of that hesitance."
blossom was sleeping now.
"i returned home to a purpose i did not expect. she, i did not expect. but she's here now, and i love reverie. and now i feel settled, for once."
a low sigh.
"there are forces beyond our understanding beyond these borders."