"It is, indeed - but, please, don't let me delay you. With what you've given me, I have a good start to find my way," he said, standing and giving her a half-bow of respect and gratitude. "I appreciate your kindness and help, and hope to repay it in the future."

Not that he wanted to lose her company. He'd told her she was kind, and that was far from a lie. Her presence soothed many of his worries, even worries that were as yet unnamed. More than once, he had attempted to use his Eagle Vision, only to find that it was beyond him. Was it an exchange - his youth for that vibrant intuition? While he doubted she would shine red, he wondered now if she would have shown as white or blue. But that was a question that would have to remain unanswered.