Onward! Or Is It Upward? Downward?

Surprise forms on Khun’s face and she looks at Johnathan for a moment, almost as if she is silently asking him if this is real or not. Turning her gaze back to Cynthia, she nods. “Yes, I can take care of her. You said she’s a telepath, correct? The blood is a sign she’s obviously pushed herself past her limitations.” She explains, hoping the others will get Finlay. She is not big enough or strong enough to carry the teenager.

She is silent during the trek to the underground with them, silently making mental notes of everything she needs and what she must do. Helping people is her calling, her dream and life, so this is what she often does automatically. Using her medical skills are like instinct for her now…

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Sophia and Honey begin to follow, staying shockingly at pace with Perrine and his companions. Her eyes, like icy rivers that pierce into the soul, stare ahead of her for a long moment as they trek along. After a few minutes, she finally says, “Some of your maps need adjusting.” Those blue eyes turn to him as brushes back a lock of silky white hair. “If you want or wish it, I can assist in correcting them. The terrain in those areas is different now.”

It is true that a lot changes rapidly now. The world is so different from what she used to know, but she likes it enough. At least she does not have to put up with her father anymore.