Stone Circle f

Trapped by his own mind, the elder continued to gaze upon the stone. Only when a soft bark reached his ears was he snapped back to the present, ears swiveling towards the source, followed then by his gaze. Looking at the child, he offered a welcoming smile, inviting him near. He was not familiar with the boy, knowing only that it was not one of his daughter’s children. Still, he would not turn him away, deciding that perhaps a distraction was in order.