Scene: Out in front of the house, Gess is peaking around the corning as Aiko prepares to leave.

Rey: You ok

Aiko: Just feels like I won’t be coming back

Rey: I know, I felt the same way when they told me. Aiko, you’re the best defender in a thousand years. Besides, when have we ever failed a challenge?

Aiko: I know you’re right, It’s just knowing that no one has ever succeeded, it doesn’t build confidence.

Scene: Gess pops out of the bushes as they get ready to leave.

Gess: Can I come too? I won’t be any trouble.

Scene: Aiko rolls her eyes with a look of frustration while she faces Rey. She sighs and kneels down.

Aiko: Gess, this won’t be like the other trips we’ve taken, it will be very dangerous.

Gess: But I’m brave and a good fighter.

Rey: Aww, Aiko, let her at least come to the capitol with us. What harm could there be in that?

Aiko: Because if we don’t succeed then she will need to spend what time is left here with her family.

Gess: But you are my family.

Scene: Aiko looks confused. She looks back to Rey for support. Rey just raises her eyebrow.

Aiko gives Gess an exasperated “Ok”.

Aiko: Ok

Gess: WhooHoo!

Scene: Gess hugs Aiko‘s neck.

Aiko: But you have to do as I say, and no wondering off on your own.

Gess: I promise

Scene: Aiko gets up to join Rey, Gess comes between them and takes Rey’s hand first and smiles up at her. Rey smiles back. Then she takes Aiko’s. Rey smiles over at Aiko, who rolls her eyes and smirks back. They all walk down the road together. Cue the music: On my way