Lost Creek Hollow star-sight

He sensed doubt brewing, and he did his best not to send her running by saying the wrong thing. ”It was a hard decision, but yes.” If it seemed hard to believe, then it was likely that she knew how much their previous home had meant to Ash Star. He was led to wonder if this was perhaps one of Ash Star’s children. She had objected the most to the move. 

He startled lightly at her brusque tone. ”Sorry-“ He blurted. ”It’s an expression from where I grew up…’Who do you belong to?’ Was just our way of asking ‘Who is your family-‘ not…Like…‘Who owns you.’” He hoped the explanation would suffice. ”We’ve moved to the Qeya River,” He said, gesturing in the direction. He dashed aside the worry that she might be a spy; she seemed genuine enough.