"Ruby, come here. Whatever you decide, I'll follow."
"Thanks, Darius, I was scared there."
"Who knows if once you leave, you lose your way back? Tread carefully."
"......All of you, you've been like a second family for me. Ones I didn't know I needed, but was grateful to have. Many stood by me....and yes, watched me fall too. Through it all, none of you laughed at me when I told you my dreams. To the ones outside that did, I forgive them. Both positive and negative, I will never forget you. This place, this home, this atmosphere...….won't be forgotten."
"YEAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!"
"To all the strangers, you're just friends I haven't met yet; but one day; I hope too.
Xy!!"
"You ready?"
"Born ready."
"Wait, wait, wait."
"Landon, slow down; take a breath. What is it?"
"You didn't let me show you my favorite place in the Garden, and where you last dropped your journal. Here. Keep it safe and you'll always remember us. I also have this for you. Consider it a ...."
"Wooooo!!! Landon, are you sure that this ones not going to eat me?"
"Don't worry, Darius. This little guy is just a baby. Water it, feed it, and care for it. Then in eight years time, whatever you decide...…"
"Don't say it."
".........Have him eat you!!!!"
"Eww!!!! Grown my own monster?"
"It's the only way back. Not for her, but you. If her abilities haven't come full circle, then use this. Consider it growin your own personal portal."
"Yea, except this one has eyes, a mouth, and tentacles. Thanks, Landon. I pray I don't have to use it."