"Alright everyone, remember what I said."
Once the younger kids were asleep, the others gathered outside to see Rollo off. Setsuna and Effa were crying, while the boys looked on with grim expressions.
"What's wrong," Rollo said, smiling. "It's not like I will be gone forever."
Kevin ruffled his dirt blond hair. "Yeah, that won't make us worry any less." He heaved a sigh then smiled as well. "Don't keep us hanging for too long."
"Well, if they don't let me out by the time you are a respectable Valkyrie, you can always come and save me."
"The hell you mean by that!" Kai bunched him on the shoulder, but then his expression became serious. "Hold on, all Valkyries are female, right? Don't tell me…"
"We have awakened boys, though." Out of nowhere, Juni barged into their conversation. "Oh, and there was this boy from the other world. He was the same age as you, I think."