Lilly
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"I agree. We'll be able to find other settlements as we travel, I hope. We need to plan it all out. Who's going? You, I and Jack, obviously. Can you think of anyone else who'd want to.. or deserves, for that matter, to join us on our travels?" I pushed hair from my face, glancing at how close Jack stood to Eve. He'd always been affectionate towards her, and was close, but he'd rarely stood hugging anyone for more then a few moments, unless he was asleep. Not even.. Josh... I shudder, thinking of that name. Not even Josh got that much affection or attention.. it was as if Jack knew she needed someone there for her, and was filling that role..

Children have a strange way of detecting hurt and upset, realising emotions, even when people try and hide them. Ruffling Jack's hair, I had back to the tent with my friend and my.. my godchild, my arm around Eve's shoulder to offer myself to cry on. I knew it would be hard, but I also knew it was the best for her to get away, to leave the pain behind.

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Charlotte
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From where I stand a few yards away, I can tell what they are planning by body languge and a brief attempt at lip reading, though the constant sun in my eyes harboured any real attempts at detection. I know I could be wrong, but I'll take that risk. My own family have already disowned me, after all. It can't hurt to see what's going on over there...

I make my way over, watching as Jack breaks away from Eve's grip and runs to me. I kneel down and accept him into my arms, standing up and giving him lots of kisses on his cheek and forehead, cuddling him happily. I'm reminded of when I used to babysit him all the time, and he would want cuddles and kisses from me. Carrying him back to Eve and Lilly, I am glad of a reason to come over to them. Jack never seemed phased by my gender change, and was more accepting then others off it.

"Hi, you two."