Where the Heart Is
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Lani scans her surroundings. People are unloading wagons, feeding horses, and walking with their families. She looks unsure.

LANI (THINKING): …It’d be so easy to sneak out of here. I might stick out a little in this crowd. I’d have to be fast. But…

She turns to look at the wagon she came out of. Num is stepping out of it while Ísja watches.

NUM: Geez, why’d they build this thing without any steps?

ÍSJA: The drop’s not as bad as it looks! I promise.

LANI: Hey.

Ísja turns to look at Lani.

LANI: We’re not doing this.

Ísja looks grateful while Num peers at his surroundings through his periphery.

ÍSJA: Really? Thank goodness! After the past few days, I dunno if I have the energy to help with this…

Lani puts a hand in her hair.

LANI: If we’re fast, we can–

SIRIUN: ALRIGHT! Hands out!

Chapter 5 Page 17


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ísja in that side profile is so cute. someone HELP LANI

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welp