(10 Years Ago)
“I knew you were a smart one, Aqua,” Adara crowed, a pleased grin curling on her lips. “It’s almost sad you won’t remember how much I appreciated your foresight and intelligence.”
“You don’t need to flatter me. Just tell us what we need to do.” Aqua tried to sound unimpressed, though the compliment warmed her more than she wanted to admit.
“Well, let’s start with Kieran. What have you completed so far?” Adara asked, giving him a pointed look.
“I, uh… did everything Gramps taught me,” Kieran said, gesturing helplessly. “I placed the stones clockwise on the oracle boulder, powered each one with my heart before setting it down, and Aqua told me I counted them all in Greek. Didn’t you see me?”
“No, I didn’t see that part,” Adara admitted as she inspected the stones. “But
