“They said it’ll be the year of the great fledgling,” someone else said. “So maybe some huge, oversized fowl is what they’re talking about.”
“Hmm. Possibly.”
“Or maybe…” From there, a dozen more ideas were suggested.
Xia was laughing in amusement over most of them when she saw a handful of familiar faces appear over the side of the parapet as newcomers climbed the ladder to join her class on the roof.
Brightening when she spotted her friends, she clapped her hands, grateful for the end of the day.
“Okay!” she called once she had the class’s attention. “I think that’s enough lessons for this afternoon. Now, don’t forget, this is my last day here, so Ms. Wallbry will be back when you return tomorrow. But I want you to know, I’ve enjoyed getting to visit with you all so much. You’re now
