Survival, Dark Times 3

[Rain]

Jaden

As my mom left with Vania, the room went silent. It was an extremely uncomfortable silence, one which I desperately wanted to break, but couldn't find the words to. Oddly enough, this whole mess hadn't effected me. I knew we would have to leave home, and althought I didn't expect it, I wasn't that upset about it. Perhaps deep down inside thats what I really wanted? Or perhaps I was still in shock. Either way, I knew it was a different story for Emma and Demlan. They made the choice to leave with us, but it obviously wasn't an easy one.

I wanted to say something to them, but I didn't know what.

I wasn't the only one holding my tongue. The room stayed silent for at least a minute, though it felt more like an hour. Finally Takk spoke.

"Alright, alright... I can't take the pressure anymore. I'm not a drama teacher." He said wit ha straight face.

I actually let out a little laugh, but pulled it back in again as I didn't know whether or not laughing would be right.

"Well..." My dad began, "It looks like we are leaving in the morning. We best get packing."

[Revan Jast]

Selas

He coughed and looked around the room. "So, uh, what am I doing here?" he asked, completely lost and bewildered.

[Rain]

Han

I shrugged. "Beats me." No doubt Ben would say something smart about me getting old and forgetful. "Isn't there a war going on... or something?"