Wild Berry Meadow Meet me on the court

“What else is there?”

Evergreen grows puzzled, conflicted over how to answer; for to him, alone is far from “okay”, but he is a man of different opinions. He grew up, nestled in a close family—though not one related by blood—and continues to strive for a life similar.

“Friends,” he answers after a stretched silence, and then adds; “Family, too.” Being alone meant that there weren’t moments of peace and relaxation. He misses those fleeting times with Thistle, where he could play and forget the troubles around them. It is better to remember them, however, then to forget and never long for such an enlightened feeling again.

“It’s… nice having others to rely on.” He sounds uncertain, his statement almost posed as a question instead.