how to keep moving

Enough time had passed for Rhythm to sober up. Tyrian’s companion and hers had seen to her needs, but aside from the occasional checking in Valentine had spent most of his time with the kids. They were growing, they were rambunctious and they needed his attention - and he didn’t begrudge them that in the slightest. He loved watching them play and learn, and even though he spent a great deal of time exhausted he was loving every second of it.

It was time for them to talk so with that in mind Valentine presented himself to Rhythm. He stopped in front of her and stood there a bit dumbly for several seconds as he tried to find the will to speak and to say the words he didn’t want to say. It was slow in coming but at last he said, “I think it’s time we talked.”