Those left behind

”Colder than here, both of them,” Vai told the girl, smiling across the table to her. Northaven was like a little city behind a wall. It had a beach and a forest - quaint, really. But the Greatwood... you should see if your father will take you. I can’t describe it to do it justice.” She winked, blowing the steam from her tea and lifting it to her lips to take a sip. The both felt it, the difference - but for Vai it was the reverse, it seemed. Felix was the only thing that was familiar in this strange new place. The mention of Remi drew a sad smile from her lips. ”Not today,” she said. ”He has gone to the Hollowed Grounds, to look after your father.” Against all better judgement, but it wasn’t about that. ”They will be back in a couple of days, when the sun comes back up. Until then, I’m holding the fort.” vervain I am always on your side