I'm Taking This

The Warlord smiled at the mention of his grandchildren. Happy to hear that they were thriving. He led Asla into the start of the Col, and then pulled her aside. Taking a seat on the soft earth. He wasn’t entirely sure what had compelled him to take this course, but he had started it now. Before he introduced Asla to Isa, there were some things he should say.

“First, I would like to say that I could never replace your Mother, and nor would I want to. Zee was everything to me.” He could feel his emotions leaking into the words. Saying her name was still more difficult then he would like to admit. “I never intended to find anyone else, and I don’t know exactly what she is to me yet.” He sighed softly, sure he was making a mess of this. “I’m not sure what your siblings will think either, but I’m expecting a lot of backlash.”

"Earth" & "Stars"