“I just saw her with Motair asking a lot of questions about what he does here. She is a very curious person. I heard she had already introduced herself to several others. They all seemed to like her.” Shuron said as he and Von watched Cassiea as she talked to a scout before she moved on to several others near her.
“I am glad.”
They were quiet for a while as they stood several feet above the ground. They were on a platform created by several branches that intertwined over and under each other. It was used as an observation deck to look out for any signs of trouble that might come their way.
“It was not wise of you to entrance her into agreeing to stay here with us.”
“I was hoping no one noticed.”
“You need not worry. No one noticed except me. But I must warn you, it will be harder for her to trust us if she ever found out what you did.”
“I cannot let her go, Shuron. She is safer here.”
“I believe she will be safer this us also.” He said and hesitated for a moment before continuing. “Are you sure you want to do this knowing what you know? I can take over protecting her.”
“No, I am responsible for her.”
“You are going to risk your life for her?”
“It is strange, but from the moment I met her, I knew she was meant for me. I have to protect her even if it will cost me my life. She is well worth it.”
“Mirra will not like this, Von. You know how much she cares about you.”
“Shuron, you know I never gave her any encouragement.”
“I know. But one's heart cannot be changed with simple words.”
Von smiled and looked at him. “Yes, I do know and that is why I will not change my mind.”
He smiled back at him. “I understand. I will help in any way that I can.”
“Thank you.” He said before turning back to watch Cass. “Will you look after her when I am gone?”
“We are blood brothers, are we not? I will treat her like a sister. You have my promise. Do not worry and try not to think about the future. As a visor would say, a vision only gives us a glimpse of the future. It does not tell us the whole tale. All this worrying about your death may be for nothing.”
Von was relieved that someone would be there for Cass. He hoped Loquis and Mirra were wrong because now that he had found her, he did not want to let her go.
“I sense there is something else troubling you.”
“It is nothing. I better go. I would like to escort her to the evening meal.”