Chapter 10: A Talk
Ronal, Katie's Navi adopted mother, had sensed that something was amiss with her daughter, Kate. Navi hybrid woman She had noticed that Kate and Sam had been spending a lot of time together lately. Ronal decided to approach Kate gently and inquire about her feelings. She spoke to her in Navi, their native language, so they could have a private conversation.
Ronal: softly "Ké, lu fwa aynì'ut fte lam, kefyak? (Hey, there something is going on, isn't it?)"
Kate nodded in response, her eyes filled with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. She trusted her adopted mother and knew she could confide in her.
Kate: "Srane, lu fì'u ngeyä hapxìwopx 'eylanä Samit. (Yes, it's about my best friend, Sam.)"
Ronal smiled, understanding the significance of Kate's admission. As members of the Navi clan, both Kate and Sam had successfully completed their trials, proving their worthiness and commitment to their people.
Ronal: "Tsakem fte sìk a tsun takuk 'awsiteng, lu nga nìwotx fì'u, syawìl a eylanä. Lu nga tskxekengit holum fìtrr, fìfya'o leiu, oe zìsìt fte nìtxan. (If you believe in your heart that this is right, my dear, go ahead and follow your feelings. You have both passed your trials, and whatever you decide, I will support you.)"
Kate's eyes welled up with gratitude and relief. She had been wrestling with her emotions, unsure of what the future held for her and Sam. Ronal's words gave her the encouragement she needed to listen to her heart.
Kate: "Oe ke lu fyawivìntxu sì'ekong. (I know what I must do.)"
Ronal, her voice filled with love, spoke to her daughter in Navi, reaffirming her support and guidance.
Ronal: "Ke tskxekengit holum fìtrr, ma Ké. (Follow your heart, my dear.)"
With newfound clarity and determination, Kate embarked on a path that would lead her to confront her feelings for Sam. She knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, her adopted mother, Ronal, would be there to guide her every step of the way.