His parents' surprise visit to Ludicael had lightened Anthem's heart considerably. For so long now it had felt like depression had gripped his heart and refused to let go. The man was unable to understand why he felt so down, but for weeks he had felt so sad. Even the changing of season did little to entertain him -- he was no longer delighted by the beautiful colors beginning to dapple the landscape, or the cool autumn air against his face.
But his parents visiting had helped him significantly. How could it not? It had been so long since he had seen them, and just their presence brought him unimaginable joy. Today was the first day in a long time that he would dare to leave his home, though he was determined to not talk to anybody. He knew he had done something bad when he had found Virgil, and he didn't want to see his family so angry again. He was quietly as he padded across unfamiliar lands. It seemed a storm was coming, and Anthem wanted to return before it grew too strong.
Today, however, his curiosity was strong. Pale dandelion gaze wandered over the horizon as the land sloped gently upward. He found a figure in the distance, and though he knew he ought to stay away from him -- things were better, and easier, when he kept to himself and his family -- he could not help but approach warily, a smile on his gentle features.
