Passing the Torch

The boy would not give his opinion verbally about how his father had been gone, but she could see already the change of emotion within his gaze. She missed Cherokee more than anything in the world, she wanted him back so badly. Dhiren was right to think that her heart had broken, because it had. She would not let herself admit he was forever gone though, deep within her she had hope that he might one say return to her. She would continue though, watching the surprise that would appear on her son's features. He would question her why, stating the observations he had found. What he didn't know was that she had a hunch Aria and Haku would be leaving very soon, and Song had not seen Siarvon since the last meeting. However Dhiren would continue on, accepting her offer, with cautionary words. A smile would appear on her features as he would explain his imperfections. "Dhiren, you are still young I can't expect you to know everything!" she would giggle and snug her son before continuing, "That's why I'm training you, so you'll learn about those politics and so you'll have the practice you need. You won't be ready overnight, but if you study and practice you will be an amazing leader one day." she would kiss his cheek as a huge weight was lifted from her shoulders.?