Stone Circle like a rollercoaster

Nikai was instantly intrigued by Birk coming from somewhere outside these valleys. He didn't remember meeting someone before who'd come from that far. Before he could ask about stories he was asked about his own comeuppance, and he nodded hastily. "Yeah, Valette's my mother." He didn't bother to share that he was adopted, a fact that he himself often forgot, especially in the light of his excitement for Birk's backstory.

"Do you have any cool travel stories? Things that happened along the way? Scenery you've seen?" Nikai was clearly excited to hear some cool stuff as he regarded Birk with an enthused glimmer of adventure shining in his eyes.