I nervously walk to the Yera’s hut. Smoke is coming out. He definitely home. I hope it is less awkward than this morning. Unfortunately, when I do enter the atmosphere is thick. In other words, I can feel he is a serious mood. Maybe awkward was better. He is sitting by the fire. He sees me.
“Sit”
Well, at least he is speaking with me again. He speaks again without looking at me as he stirs the pot on the fire.
“ Where were you today”
“ I.. ummm. I .. went to the healer today and asked to be her apprentice.”
He lifts his head and he meets my eyes. His eyes seem cold.
“why?”
“I want to be of some help.”
“why?’
“Cause now that I am staying in the village I want to be independent and not take advantage of your kindness .”
“Who says you could stay in the village?”
He has a point. We
