Away from Home (Part 1)

"It's too bad that you can't bring Zinya's children along as well. Those poor kids don't have a father figure and with all of their friends gone, they are bound to feel lonely." Raaz said.

He had hoped that sharing such an experience would bring the two families even closer.

"Don't worry about them. After I told Vastor that Zinya's kids would remain alone, his nieces took the matter out of his hands. While I'll spend my days in the wilds, Zinya and her children will be guests in Vastor's home.

"Besides, they have little talent for magic. Seeing what I would teach Aran and Leria yet not be able to participate would be torture to them." With their red cores, there was little that Zinya's children could do, even with chore magic.

"What about Kamila?" Elina chimed in. "You would get to spend a bit of time together and experience what it means to raise children instead of just pampering them."