He was so young but had already absorbed so much. His mother wasn't always in her right mind so their sister had become their primary caregiver. His siblings seemed oblivious, far more content to squabble among themselves and Lacey's mother was now the leader. It seemed like every time he thought to look there were fewer and fewer adults around so he didn't feel the slightest hint of guilt as he eyed the invisible line that marked the boundary between 'in here', and out there. He only allowed himself to blink once before stepping over the line, feeling no thrill as he did so. There was no change in temperature, no tingle down his spine, if anything it was almost disappointing that anyone might expect something magical to happen once you crossed those borders.
With limited interest, he took a look around. There was very little here that he hadn't seen before and so with some gusto he headed to the west. He was sure his mother had spoken of sliding on some hard water in that direction before... or maybe it was south? Did it really matter? He was beyond the borders and there were dangers to be faced and strangers to be met! He'd have to move fast if he wanted to avoid being caught by Treyah, or his age mate siblings.