Chapter 43: Coming Home

"They're back!" Kypher announced excitedly from his place at the window. 

"It's about time!" Justice responded with his usual curtness, though unable to mask his obvious joy.

Kypher laughed. "Justice, if this were a funeral, you'd be mad at the man for dying! Just be glad he's here!" 

"I am," Justice admitted. "In truth, I was worried."

"Why Justice, you do have a heart!" Kypher teased.

Avera looked over to Benjamin. He stood with a faint smile,...