The Rift

"You've lived an interesting life," said Li as the visions stopped and everyone returned to the present. 

"Many would consider that an understatement, but yes," said Lira. Her weapon now stood by her side, held away from her, away from any intent to fight. "I could say the same about you. Little would I have ever known that there are those among your kind that defend and nourish."

"How much of myself did you see?" asked Li.

Lira looked at Tia with a smile. "Enough. Enough to trust you, for now."

"For now? Well, I do suppose that is good enough considering how stubborn you are," said Li with a sigh, his branched and leafed form heaving up and down with the motion. 

"A bad trait of mine. Never has lessened over the centuries," shrugged Lira. She knelt down to Tia's level. "And to you, little dragon, I am glad you are in capable and caring hands."

"Of course!" said Tia as she tugged at Li's hand proudly.