“You’re lost, brother. You’re a ship adrift, searching for familiar shores. I understand what it is you want. I sought it too. But there is no homeland. It’s gone.” He paused beside Robin on his way to the door. His fingers landed on Robin’s shoulder, squeezed so hard they hurt. “But realize this, brother. You fly no one’s flag. You’re free to seek your own harbour. And you can do so much more than tread water.”
