We didn't stay at the lodge after the fight. I took another day to talk to Anderson and get ready to leave.
The entire time spent avoiding Alastair. While I felt sorrow for having to leave, even considering staying. I knew that I needed space. I needed to clear my head. I needed a place where I could let the magic loose and learn how to control it so no one else got hurt. I wrote him a letter, handing it to Mirya to give to him. I had left information with her telling Alastair where to find us. I invited them to come up and visit as often as they wished.
As we were finishing up packing, Luther came running out. A bag in his hand.
"Wait, Calliope!" he yelled. I paused, turning around. I couldn't help but smile seeing the boy running in my direction. He caught up and was panting.
"I...wa
