“But...” mum started to say, still unsure but feeling a little
more reassured.
“It's okay mum,” I told her, hoping to fortify that reassurance,
“It's going to be fine.”
“If it's any help,” Raven added, “I believe Oak has found
himself far outside his comfort zone, which has lead him to make some
irrational and unhelpful comments.” He gave mum a little smile, as
if they were sharing a joke only they understood.
Oak began to speak, only to be silenced again, this time by the
rumble of the Earth.
“You are sure,” it said, “That we cannot continue as we have
before?”
“Well of course you can,” Fiona replied, “If that's what you
want. But is that what you want? The slow deterioration of the
Forest, the environment, as men continue blindly destroying
everything they touch? How many species will disappear before you
judge it time to act? And when you finally do, what action will you
take?”
