Let it Rain

Jigano was an absolute expert in the art of avoiding questions, it seemed. Sam raised his eyebrows and smiled into his cup, pretending as if he didn't notice (though he too suffered a momentary loss of his smile as Isla's name was mentioned. That wound was still raw). Still, the ending sentiment was lovely, something he was honoured to hear. "..Thank you, Jigano. That's...very kind. I often wondered, when I was a child, what having a best friend would be like. I suppose I know, now." Perhaps Jigano wasn't the magical princess or dragon he'd imagined as a child, but he was just as good. Better, even, because he was real. The mention of the Loreseekers brought another thought to mind. He glanced about the hall, then back to his friend. "Have you thought about what you'll do with the guild? If...if the barrier did fall, and you went out to explore? Would you take it with you? Or manage it from afar?" Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child