"I know my father was terribly fond of maps, but I never could tell if it was because of how they looked, or because he wanted examples of the advancements made to have them more accurate." A very educated man, who was more than happy to entertain her love of books and knowledge while she was so very young. At least she could remember her more fond memories of him rather than the guilt that twisted so much. "A good idea."

Alice didn't mind waiting for a moment, as walking back together could likely prevent another detour from occurring with either or both of them in separate ways.

At least the foxes remained, playing in the clearing and the larger ones almost waiting for them all. "A new adventure, and ne better gotten to when there's more daylight to be spent on it," which would be had by knowing where they were going to get back to this spot.