"You'll have a home."
"You'll have work when you're ready."
"You'll have people who'll look out for you."
"I won't force either choice."
He stepped back quietly and waited for their choice.
Some spoke quietly among themselves while others thought in silence.
Eventually... Tom stepped forward first. "I've decided."
West nodded. "Go ahead."
"I'm coming with you."
He smiled slightly. "I want a fresh start."
Nadia immediately crossed her arms. "Well, somebody has to make sure your jokes don't get worse."
West grinned. "So that's a yes?"
She rolled her eyes. "Obviously."
Five others also chose Misty High City.
Robin, Rowan, a cheerful sixteen-year-old named Eli, a reserved girl named Mira and another quiet boy named Tomas.
Now they were seven in total.
The three left remained standing together with looks of uncertainty.
One girl looked around the room before speaking. "...I've never been anywhere except Orizon."
