Around the Bend [Justice Kids]

It seemed Kaija would go the path Aurielle had guessed she might, but before the tall girl could speak, Aurielle’s gaze shifted as a barreling form approached, leaping at his sister with a pounce that sent the two sprawling. The Spirit grinned at the interaction, not bothering to give the boy a prod about his long absence. After all, the question would be posed to the boy, too.

Kaija did give her answer and Aurielle nodded, smiling. “I had a feeling you might. You’re welcome to come back for visits, or if you need a place to rest where you’re safe. As long as you’re happy. But, one thing must remain clear; Valhalla’s information remains within these lands. Numbers, names, health, resources. I’m sure your mother has made such things clear already, but a refresher never hurts.”

Her head tilted as she studied the two, before she turned her eyes to Arne, posing the question once more, “And Arne, what do you wish to do? If you wish to leave Valhalla to see the world, follow your own dreams, as you’ve seen, I won’t hold you from it. If you wish to stay, what Circles do you feel you’d do best in and enjoy?”

Her words were gently voiced, as genuinely curious as ever, and her eyes direct, ears perked as she fell silent, waiting to see what his response or choice would be.

Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think