[Cam]

"You're right, I don't make decisions like this before meditation--however, I've long had my mind made up about this. I cannot second guess my kin, even if the message is abrupt," he claims, ceasing his footfalls to answer his beloved friend. She couldn't be farther from the truth. "I ask you forgive any... irrationality... you see from this, but I can't be complacent being seen as a child." His gentle features were illuminated by both moonlight and the countless torches that kept the village alight.

"If only you could tag along," he says. "I will need a map; perhaps the village stargazer could lend me one."

He pivots on his heel to face the miniature Avaline, looming over her like an oaken tree. "As for plans... I have none, currently. If there's anything I'd need to think on, it'd be that. Assist me." A kindhearted smile etched itself in place of a blank expression out of gratitude.

"I appreciate your concern."