A few days after Vitra and Nether's birth, the sun had already disappeared beyond the horizon, leaving only the orange glow of the Liliak to illuminate the village. Ian was walking along the edge of the farmlands on his way home, his hands tucked into his pockets as he enjoyed the familiar scenery.
Winter had settled over Rock Wood Village, bringing with it the biting cold and the quiet atmosphere that usually accompanied the season.
Under normal circumstances, he would have returned home much earlier, especially now that Destiny had given birth and needed time to recover. However, he had been occupied with some work that afternoon and had ended up staying longer than expected.
The reason for his delay was simple enough. He had built another dairy shed all by himself, and although the work had taken several hours, he considered it worthwhile.
