“Just jump if you start falling I will catch you.” He nods. Backing up slightly he runs and jumps off the side. I follow. Falling fast I see his arms start to windmill. Not a good sign. I extend my wings and swoop down to get him. “It’s ok it takes time to trust yourself.” I told him smoothing out his hair. I stroke up down up down. My wings fill with air as we rise up towards the sky. Peter still in shock from almost dying yet again looks down and holds on tighter. We soar over to the mountains and I land setting Peter down.

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