The rock clattered to the ground several feet away, rolling to a stop near a large open pit along the side of the road. Streets like this were unknown on Cephiro but he recognized that hole was likely meant for water drainage... some how it seemed easier to think about that than what was likely happening back at home. Easier wasn't going to solve anything however.

"We need to find a way to return to Cephiro."

This time he did look back to the child. It seemed they were to be allies again, this time in their quest to return home. As long as they still had a home to return to. In a world this big there must be a school, books or scrolls that might tell more than either of them knew now. This was the first step.

"Ascot. Take that road behind you and look for a map or a center of learning. We must better understand this world."