Sun Mote Copse Surprise package

Colt was attempting to hold together some semblance of his duties, but for the first time in his life, he felt old.  He wasn't moving well or feeling well, but the more his body pushed, the more he pushed back.

Wraen wanted to speak with him, and he greeted her with the usual smile.  One that faded a bit, however, as she went on.  She'd found a kid, apparently, and invited him in.  Did he say where he was from? he asked, feeling a twinge of mixed sympathy and dread.

Perhaps he was from nearby and could simply be returned there, easy as that.  But he sensed that wasn't the case, and if it wasn't, this was about to be a bit more complicated a conversation than he felt ready to have right now.