Sol walked toward his cabin. The others watched him go. When he disappeared along the path, Scarlet turned toward Jude.
"I don't think that child is as ordinary as he looks."
Jude glanced at her.
"What makes you say that?"
"He knew something was happening before it happened."
Serena nodded.
"And he recognized the symbol."
Layla closed her journal.
"He said it belonged to the mountain."
Jude looked toward the northern forest.
"We'll have to investigate."
The evening was quieter than usual.
Nobody wanted to discuss the beach too much while Sol was nearby, so the conversation around the firepit remained ordinary. They talked about the storehouse repairs, the vegetable gardens, and the possibility of finishing the covered shelter.
Sol joined them for dinner.
He seemed cheerful again, eating fruit and listening to Scarlet describe her plans for the garden gate.
At one point, he leaned toward Jude.
"Can we go somewhere tomorrow?"
"Where would you like to go?"
