"Now, don't dwell on that," Tarashikomi said. "It won't do anyone any good, especially you, to get lost in those kinds of thoughts. The important thing is that we did find you, and now we're all here and safe." She bent her head down to catch his eye, smiling when their eyes met. "Everything's going to be okay. Now, eat some berries!" She nudged the bag closer to him. "They're in season right now too, so they're nice and sweet. Go on!" she encouraged with a laugh, watching Parthenos get a mouthful of berries and chew with delighted little noises.
Yes, everything was going to be alright... and no one had to know.
