Fifth Bloom

[lotus_bloomed]

Dad,

I got Turtle and Leaf and Tenzou in the wilderness like you asked. Is it okay for dogs to eat cotton candy? Tenzou started eating some at a cart and I am not sure if it is good for him or not and his fur is sticky but I guess that does not really matter much because of the ants.

Do I need to stay here with them or can I come help?

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[spandexisyouth]

We do not know when they are coming. I want you to find a place where we can all stay, please, the three animals and the three of us. If there is something you feel you must save from the house, I think that you should just make one trip. I do not want you at risk.

I do not know about dogs and cotton candy. Bell might.

[lotus_bloomed]

Okay. I will do my best. A lot of the buildings here seem to be big but if we need to we can always sleep on the floor.

I only brought the dogs and clothing for the three of us. And Bell's porn. Do you think I should go back for more?

Okay. I will be sure to ask him.

[spandexisyouth]

Ground is more giving than floor, but both sap body heat. I think that someone wrote that there were hotels somewhere.

If we have clothing that is good. I am not going to ask why you remembered the books. If I have time later I will swing by the house and make sure that we have all of the important things.

[lotus_bloomed]

Oh. I will look for those then. I do not think there would be hotels where I am now but maybe if I go far enough into the wilderness I will be able to find some.

Okay Dad. And I figured that the books would be important. There seems to be food and clothing and things here if we forget anything we really need.

[spandexisyouth]

I saw a few of the hotels. They are farther out. If you look at the skyline maybe you will be able to see one of them? It had swans and dolphins on top of it and was very tall.

Good. Take note of landmarks that you come across so that Bell and I are able to find you later.

[lotus_bloomed]

Swans and dolphins? Okay, I will be certain to look for it.

There is a big map here, and smaller pamphlets too. But I think they might be just for this area.

[spandexisyouth]

When I know where the cocoons are going I can try to direct you there if you have not found somewhere by then.

Do you have hands free for several of the pamphlets? They could be useful. If we are going to be taking cover in the area for days, it is important to know as much about the area as possible.

[lotus_bloomed]

Okay, Dad.

I am having to keep ahold off he leashes for the dogs and Turtle, but I brought my pack with me. I will put some in there.

[spandexisyouth]

Very well done. I understand that both of the dogs are difficult to handle. Thank you for managing the pets for us.

[lotus_bloomed]

I am glad to help, Dad. I just wish that there was more that I could do about the ants.

[spandexisyouth]

I understand. When this has passed we will work on your training. But you are still young and you are it will take time.

[lotus_bloomed]

I know how to fight, Dad.

[spandexisyouth]

I know. But you are not assigned to one of the groups taking defense of the Sphere, and so it is not your job. Those in charge know their teams, and you are not on them, and this could cause a moment of confusion at a critical moment.

Further, I do not want you fighting them. Not when people I know are capable are ordering everyone to fall back and planning to fall back themselves. Please hear me out and stay in the Wilderness, Lotus.

[lotus_bloomed]

It does not feel right to me to sit back where it is safe while others are in danger. I know how to fight. I could help. And if they are that dangerous then we need all the help that we can get.

[spandexisyouth]

No, Lotus. You are not the only one who knows how to fight. And if everyone is pulling back, then one person trying to fight anyway would get in the way and endanger others. Stay in the Wilderness.

[lotus_bloomed]

I know that I am not the only one. And I would not fight on my own. But...

I will do as you say. It does not feel right to me, but I will do as you say.