[b]Lexianna[/b]

I had a carefully constructed list of things needing to be discussed with Karnariel. All of it dies when I see the child. This shouldn't surprise me. When I held him last, I could feel in his genetic code he was due for a growth spurt. I just didn't expect it to be seven years worth. He's no longer an infant and I feel an unexpected sadness about this loss.

I didn't get to experience this age with Lilianna. Toddler to Teen, I missed the in between. So did her father but she'd argue it was his fault to begin with. In reality it's on us both.

I smile gently,"Well hello there Jaylen." I scoot over to make room for him to sit. "What is it that you have for me?" I cast an uncertain look to Karnariel before settling on the child again.