You know, the environment that a child is raised in is about the most important indicator as to how they will turn out. In a safe neighborhood with loving parents and often the kid will turn out ok. Flip it around, and often the kid will become the next generation of criminals.
I can only imagine what Emerald had to go through and see as she grew up. Your hidden ways of telling us this is truly outstanding. Well done my friend! Eagerly await future chapters!
Hey, @getonthetrain! You got that right and then some! A child is a product of the "sum of all parts" of their developing environment. Will they follow in the footsteps of their nurturing mentors or lead a separate path away from the ones they've always known?
I've got a lot in store for the characters in this book and can't wait to get to the real "meat" of this book. Thank you, my brother! Always such a pleasure to see your name here. :)