Country road, take me home

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"Speech!"
Magnus wasn't sure what to expect really. Would he only allow his mother to join, leaving him behind? He certainly wouldn't expect Kiyo to turn down her chance at being with her son if that were the case. While he treasured what they had, he understood that to love something you had to let them go. He understood it a little too well, actually. He was old and otherwise useless anyway; he wouldn't, couldn't, blame her son if he welcomed only her.

They began talking in the language Kiyo had done her best to help him begin to understand, but it was hardly any use. Hearing them talk now he wasn't even sure it was the same language she was teaching him; now it sounded so different. He glanced between the two of them briefly, but allowed his gaze to wander as he waited. When Kiyo spoke again, his attention was drawn back as he awaited the verdict with a plain expression, but worry plaguing his thoughts.