Wonderkind

She looked surprised but nodded.

"Okay, I... I'm sure that's right. Okay? So, let's go."

 

Her face fell and she frowned.

"Well... no..." She paused before heading towards the door. "Give me 30 minutes."

 

She considered this, her brow furrowed.

"Huh... okay. I can..." Her face lit up and she tapped her fingertips together. "Ah! I got it. I'll be back."

 

She hurried back to the house, closing the door behind her.

 

She returned quickly, two bags over her shoulder and a scythe strapped to her back.

“Here,” she said, giving him one of the bags. “This one’s for you.”

 

“Some clothing,” she said. “And some food. The clothing might be a little big for you, but... you know. I think you’ll manage.”

 

“Yeah,” she said, holding up the second bag. “It’s all here.”

 

“Yeah,” she said with a small nod. “It’s not far from here.” She paused before a quizzical expression crossed her face.

“How did you find out where I lived?”

 

She laughed, looking surprised.

“Really?”

 

“That must have been uncomfortable,” she mused.