Change of plans

"No dad, I'm fine, stop worrying, yeah I know you said we should stick together"

I thought talking to my dad would help but so far all he has done is worry and yell,

I roll my eyes at Acre and Lanna and try again

"Dad, come on look we are fine but what do you think I should do?"

"Stay away from them son you don't know who they are, look just forget the whole thing and come home"

"WHAT? no way, we need to find our mates"

Acre had started pacing the room clearly agitated at the thought of being made to go home

"Ok look, dad, we've had a long day, ill call you tomorrow and we can talk more",

"Ok, you're not going to meet with this chap though are you?"

"No dad, we will keep looking for our mates"

"ok son, stay safe, goodnight,"

After I hang up the phone I go to get myself a glass of water and take five minutes before Acre and Lanna start badgering me.

I had filled them in on everything that