Carja smiled widely, ”I hope so too! If they're anything like you, I'll bet they'll be great!”

She walked alongside the elf, listening intently and even telling stories of her own family, a little bit of melancholy in her tone. It was clear she missed them and regretted leaving in the first place, but got over it quickly and was determined to remain in a happy mood.

The day had been too fun to ruin it with sour stories.

As the minutes passed and she listened more and more to Attikias, she felt like she'd come home again. Maybe she'd lost her first family, but she had one right here.