Memories of Warmth
19th of Autumn, Half Solar, 50th year of Homura

We are three days away from Fort Shu Wei.

Father says it is a good solid base with many soldiers, but also a place where a couple other children of firenation officers have set up nearby within the base called "Camp Yu Xin".

He also says it is a good chance for me to further some of my training, that while he supervises his men there, he will still be able to see me now that I am close,... and if I'm lucky will be able to see some of the ...Water tribe people themselves when they come to trade every week.

Father says they are a good people and will be fair and generous, despite the incidents that happened a few years ago in their land... I'm not sure of it, but Father also says that hopefully the FireNation encampments there would actually aid the struggle rather than make it worse.

hmm...

I asked him:

"Will it be cold there as it is right now?"

"Colder, but you will get used to it, I will help you to, my daughter"

"Is it true that the sun stays in the sky the entire day for some nights? and that the Sun disappears for months and never comes out?"

"Yes, fortunately we've been there and toughed it out during the dark months, re-supplied and organized our forces during the recent light months, and will be prepared for future dark months ahead."

"..I'm afraid, Father."

"..Don't be, my daughter. I will help you become strong. And I will keep you safe, I promise."

"...I'm glad."

"So am I"

"But...I miss home. ...I miss the Firenation...I miss my old friends...and Grandma..."

"I know you do, Rei...but you know that's something that cannot be helped right now."

"Yes Father, but.."

"They will always remain inside you, memories of warmth. When you think of them, they will warm you even in the coldest night, like the rays of the sun. It is a warmth that never leaves."

I close my eyes...I think I feel that warmth.

and see the memories...like the warmth of the sun.