Leaving Home

Submitted by Oly on Mon, 09/07/2009 - 21:20

Olyndria pulled her long, tangled white hair into a knot at the back of her head and shouldered the one bag containing the whole of her possessions. With a smile and a small tear her mother pulled her in for a quick hug and then pushed her away.
"I'll be fine Mama. I'm only moving a few blocks away. I promise I'll visit at least every week."

"I know honey. You're just so sweet and good and the world eats people like you as an appetizer." She wiped at her eye irritatedly and shrugged, "Your father would be so proud of you."