It would have been nice to have somebody understand, though. Someone to share the joy with.
Bella narrowed her eyes at him as he spoke, studying his face as it moved and finding it queerly fascinating. What he was saying was almost as interesting as watching his lips move and tongue flash about in his mouth. <b>"Was mummy born here, like me?"</b> she asked, after only a moment's consideration. If he was from somewhere else, then what about the others? Mummy and Tlarx, and Ava and the others. Something told her no, something in the earth. It was another thing she wouldn't be able to explain, though she could... almost smell it.</blockquote>