Hi mom aaaand bye mom

Kip had left Dad near the castle entrance and made his way to the family’s room to see his mom.  The young man had a sense of mixed emotions.  He did love his family and it would be great to see them again but he was coming back to tell them he was leaving and that would likely not be a fun conversation.  I had been bad enough debating his point with his dad and it wasn’t like they’d been separated for seasons.  Still, on the other hand, he was looking forward to that ultimate freedom.  So many emotions and thoughts all trapped in his head at the same time.

“Hi Mom, we’re home,” he called to Mom.  The grey boy had grown, not so much in size as muscles while he was gone.  There was a subtle difference in his stride, more confidence in his own abilities.  “Dad will be here soon.”

"Kipling"