"I will do whatever it takes to protect them." Maybe it was the first time Kilik had spoken the words, solemn like a vow, but the intent behind them had always been with him, guiding his actions and thoughts, even before they had reached for the sky that had been hidden from them for so long. And it was still with him as he bowed his head to this mysterious stranger, uttering a word that rarely if ever graced his lips. "Please... teach me."