Koda: sharpening a blade I’ll, uh, miss this place.
Farri
I look at him and smile softly yea….i’ll miss you too koda…..
Koda looks up from his sharpening, a mixture of sadness and determination on his face. He sets the blade down and sighs
Hey, I… promise I’ll come back, okay? I’ll train hard and make sure everyone is safe here while I’m gone.
Farri
she looks at him her hair tied up as she sits on a rock looking out into the distance "I bet you will."
Koda glances at her before returning to sharpening the blade What’s that supposed to mean?
Farri
"you're going to do great" she says giving him a warm smile
he glances at her, feeling a bit of anxiety
I hope so. I'll miss you, and the village. It won't be the same without you here.
Farri
"what do you mean? You're just going on a trip"
looks up from sharpening It’s not just a trip. I have no idea what dangers I’ll face or how long I’ll be gone. I could even… not come back.
Farri
I hug him tightly not wanting him to leave but knowing that it's what we must do "be safe"
Koda lets out a sigh as he feels the tight embrace, his heart feeling heavy at the thought of leaving you behind.
"I will... I promise I'll come back to you, okay?"
Farri
I nodded softly yeah...well at least they will have one person that knows what's going on here...to keep us safe...
nods You’re right. But, still... I don’t like being away from you for so long.
Farri
yea me too I say looking at pictures on my phone
looks at you What are those?
Farri
"I'll miss you too" she fidgeted with her hair "be safe please"
smiles gently at her "I will." he puts his hand on her shoulder "I promise I’ll come back soon."
Farri
i am 13 years old now and i have gotten very pretty i know you will koda
notices how you've grown more beautiful You... look beautiful. smiles softly
Farri
nods "I know... but it's only temporary."
nods Yeah, but still... I'll miss the mountains, and my friends. Especially you.
Farri
she looks over at him I know...I'm gonna miss you so much
he glances up at her Don’t worry. I’m just going on a mission. I’ll be back before you know it.
Farri
"Yeah.. but it's not goodbye forever, right? You'll come back after your mission." looks at him with hopeful eyes
"Of course I will," I say with a smile, my eyes meeting yours. "I promise I'll be back before you know it. But... I have to go now. I can't keep the others waiting."
Farri
"you will" she says softly looking up at the sky
Koda stops sharpening the blade and looks up at the sky as well, noticing Farri doing the same
Hey, you know, the stars look pretty tonight.
Farri
i come up behind him and wrap my arms around his waist i know you will
I flinch a bit before relaxing into the embrace
Yeah, I will. But don’t worry. I promise to come back to you soon.