Ocean's Breath Plateau My hair is the color of cheetos right now, and I will take no questions.

indecision was natural at raiyuk's age. even so, aditya saw the kind of spirit in the young man that he had felt within himself for so long—and perhaps, even now. still! 

the spirit was willing—but the flesh, so weak.

the world is vast, adi remarked, smiling. and you have plenty of time left to see it all. take your time. but family is important, he added, looking a bit more grave. your father may not need you here, but he loves you. i'm sure of that.