Firefly Glen [PHE]So many sights

His smile drew into a worried expression as she explained her stay in the heights of the Spear. She had survived it, sure, but that didn't mean he was pleased about hearing of it afterward. Pie had been right to be concerned, he thought.

Just be careful, Tiki, he told her gravely. It's gonna get even colder in a few moons, and you definitely don't want to be alone up there then.

He let himself relax a bit, then. It's a lot, I know. Stick by me if you feel awkward. I'm happy to be your buddy here if you need me.

It was tough. He didn't want to be one of those parents that coddled the hell out of their kids—but at the same time, he worried over his children. Naturally, he thought. But he knew he needed to give Tikaani and her siblings independence.

The same independence as he'd been given.