K'ailia said nothing as K'deiki spoke, was she dismissed then? Would none hear what she had to say? Why then did she bother taking the invitation and coming back, if she's not going to be able to explain herself, and instead being forbidden to speak on her own behalf of her experiences, and be sent away?
But then her father moved fast towards K'nahli. She felt bad for her sister because it sounded like she was being forced down roughly. It took K'ailia time to understand they wanted her to pay attention and not speak. But she knew her sister was wiser at least. Or at least she hoped so.
"I have proposal regarding K'ailia, but I would wish a moment in privacy with my wayward daughter first."
Her father wished to speak with her privately? The one person she always wished she knew more of but knew almost nothing about, wanted to see her privately? Though she was still on edge with her father, if he was to be the one person willing to actually speak to her, and willing to actually hear her, of course she would agree.
Keeping her head lowered she nodded quickly, signally she would agree to meet with him. And perhaps, this trip would not of been a mistake after all.
"Unlike your children, you do not tremble at the thought of sand under your fingernails, do you? The sand is the desert; it is home. One cannot walk and never fall. You may have your moment in exchange for a moment spent at level with the sand, if it is worth it to you."
K'takka would punish her father for speaking to her? Would they punish her mother? Would they punish K'ile? A lot of people had left the tribe over the years. K'ailia was starting to realize, if this continued, soon none could ever talk to anyone again.
"A moment is more than those who abandon us deserve"
K'jhanhi spoke, as though she was some vile criminal. Words of one who judges but will hear the one they accuse, of their side. Mind set, ears closed. If her father wished to risk it, then she would also agree to see him privately. Not saying a word, she nodded her head for her father, to let him know she agreed. She would meet with him, even if it was the last time. He had her curious. He'd be risking much she was sure. But if he was willing to speak to her, then she would honor his sacrifice.
But then her father moved fast towards K'nahli. She felt bad for her sister because it sounded like she was being forced down roughly. It took K'ailia time to understand they wanted her to pay attention and not speak. But she knew her sister was wiser at least. Or at least she hoped so.
"I have proposal regarding K'ailia, but I would wish a moment in privacy with my wayward daughter first."
Her father wished to speak with her privately? The one person she always wished she knew more of but knew almost nothing about, wanted to see her privately? Though she was still on edge with her father, if he was to be the one person willing to actually speak to her, and willing to actually hear her, of course she would agree.
Keeping her head lowered she nodded quickly, signally she would agree to meet with him. And perhaps, this trip would not of been a mistake after all.
"Unlike your children, you do not tremble at the thought of sand under your fingernails, do you? The sand is the desert; it is home. One cannot walk and never fall. You may have your moment in exchange for a moment spent at level with the sand, if it is worth it to you."
K'takka would punish her father for speaking to her? Would they punish her mother? Would they punish K'ile? A lot of people had left the tribe over the years. K'ailia was starting to realize, if this continued, soon none could ever talk to anyone again.
"A moment is more than those who abandon us deserve"
K'jhanhi spoke, as though she was some vile criminal. Words of one who judges but will hear the one they accuse, of their side. Mind set, ears closed. If her father wished to risk it, then she would also agree to see him privately. Not saying a word, she nodded her head for her father, to let him know she agreed. She would meet with him, even if it was the last time. He had her curious. He'd be risking much she was sure. But if he was willing to speak to her, then she would honor his sacrifice.
