we shall heal our wounds, collect our dead
"Oh no, all of that stuff is simple," Ronin says with a soft smile. "The curveballs happen anyway. Best thing we can do for our children is to prepare them for that inevitability." It's just unfortunate that the standard for curveballs when his children were growing were much more serious than what one might usually expect.
As the debris continues to burn, the Knight wheels the cart a safe distance away, in case an errant sea breeze carries the fire too close to it. Glancing back to Aurelia as she talks of her plans, it's with a mix of warmth and amusement that he returns to her side, giving her a gentle nudge. "In my experience," he says, "the time will never be right. You need to do it scared, do it messy, and roll with whatever bumps are in the road at the time."
But enough about that - the trash has been burned away, and it looks as though their work is done. Brushing his hands off on his pants, Ronin turns towards the sea at Aurelia's question; it's impossible to spot the Northaven from here, but she'll be able to find it easily enough, he thinks. "Remi and I have a boat moored along the coastline. We move it when we want a different view, but she's recognisable enough - just look for the one covered in flowers," he says. "You're always welcome, providing we're home."
As the debris continues to burn, the Knight wheels the cart a safe distance away, in case an errant sea breeze carries the fire too close to it. Glancing back to Aurelia as she talks of her plans, it's with a mix of warmth and amusement that he returns to her side, giving her a gentle nudge. "In my experience," he says, "the time will never be right. You need to do it scared, do it messy, and roll with whatever bumps are in the road at the time."
But enough about that - the trash has been burned away, and it looks as though their work is done. Brushing his hands off on his pants, Ronin turns towards the sea at Aurelia's question; it's impossible to spot the Northaven from here, but she'll be able to find it easily enough, he thinks. "Remi and I have a boat moored along the coastline. We move it when we want a different view, but she's recognisable enough - just look for the one covered in flowers," he says. "You're always welcome, providing we're home."
THE WHITE KNIGHT
and continue fighting
