Coran and Julius decided to stay at Arya's home for about a week. Their time was spent helping Arya out around the house, sharing stories, going out into town, or just spending time together over a cup of tea (which Coran found they quite enjoyed, especially when paired with honey). The day they planned on leaving, Arya approached Coran. She was holding a weathered old book. When she handed it to them, they noted that it was full of blank pages, save for the first one that had what they assumed was their mother's handwriting. It said 'I love you' with a depiction of a mother holding her newborn child. Coran looked at her in a silent request to explain.
"I know it's a little late for a birthday gift, and I know it would be too much to ask you to stay here with me, but I would like you to have this. I've had it since you were in swaddling clothes, and I always planned to give it to you as soon as you learned to write. I hope when you write in it, you think of your mother who loves very much." Coran smiled at her.
"I-I will."
"... You really want to keep traveling? It won't get tiring?" She asked with concern, and Coran shook their head.
"I like t-traveling a lot. I get to m-meet new p-people everywhere I go." They hugged Arya. "I l-love you, m-mom."
"I love you too." She looked at Julius, who was standing in the doorway. "Stay safe, you two. And know that you can come by anytime."
"Don't worry, Arya. I'll make sure of it." Julius reassured her.
With that, the pair of them left to resume their life of travels.
Word Count: 291
In which Coran decides to keep traveling
Arya is a good character and I like her a lot. Shame I don't write for her too often.
In a few minutes: time passes, and Coran realizes Julius won't be around forever.