And off with the two of them, to put some distance between them and this mountainside before the dawn catches up.

She has no problem with that.

She sends her sister one last glance before leaving, but is quiet.

"You didn't expect your sister's response to you seeing the children."

"Not at all. She used to be a lot more all-or-nothing."

"I guess she's had some personal growth experiences."

"I suppose. We - weren't always all that close, too, so it's not like I get an inside peek at her head frequently... I'm still honestly shocked she knew that much about what I've been doing, though."