[ What Fjord can see from the doorways are sturdy beds in each room - and one big one for all the 'firlings' to sleep together in. It looks messy and loved rather than cold and empty like it was when Caduceus was all grown up and alone.

Everywhere are doilies and forest finds and a collection of carved woodland animals that were both for display and toys when they were children. (The rabbit still only had one ear after Clarabelle threw it on his head when he was five.)

The blanket around his shoulder is missing a stitch. It's all imperfect, and that's what makes it all so perfect. Caduceus takes a deep breath again and then smiles. ]

It was the hardest things I've ever done, but I knew She had a path for me. I knew you were all coming to take me out there in the world.

[ He hopes Nila and her clan are doing well in the Grove, now. ]