EXPLANATIONS

Aiden looked at the finely sculptured ring on Kane's finger and nodded.

"Yes, that mineral..." He replied slowly.

"Wow, that is good news. The few people of our kind who remain would at least have access to the beauty of the sunlight." Kane cited, nodding his head, agreeing to something for the first time since he had joined the group. "So, have you found the cave?" He asked Aiden, scowling the next minute when Aiden remained mute and silent.

"I knew it. You sca..."

"Uncle Kane, stop it!" Freya shouted at Kane, putting to abrupt whatever Kane had wanted to say.

There was a minute silence after Freya's shout. It was obvious that it had taken everyone at unawares. None of them had seen it coming. After all, this was her first time speaking in such a tone to either of the older men.