Decision
The first rays of sun had peeped through the white leaves of the Ivory Forest, making them appear golden.
Felis rose to his feet to lead his mother all the way back to the edge of the camp. But just before they came out of the tent, she hugged him tightly. And so did he. He committed the hug to his memory because he knew that this was probably the last time he would ever meet her.
Before climbing back in her carriage, Taiyi cast him one forlorn look and said, "Hope to see you again."