Never Grow Up - Taylor Swift

Halt stood beside Crowley, who was just finished pitching his tent on the gathering grounds.

"How've you been, Halt?" the Ranger Commandant asked him.

Halt shrugged. "Alright, I guess. It's been quiet lately, especially now that Will's apprenticeship is over." He looked to where Will and Gilan were practicing their archery skills, firing at various tree trunks. Each one was extremely skilled at shooting, of course, and even though Gilan was senior, Will matched him arrow for arrow.

Halt smiled as his two former apprentices laughed and joked with each other, and he was proud to see that the two young men had turned out so well.

Crowley noticed his expression. "Because of you Halt, we now have two fine Rangers that will aid this kingdom greatly."

The bearded Ranger nodded. "It's almost a shame, though. I'll miss them living with me. Otherwise, who else would do all the chores?"

Crowley chuckled. "Is that the only reason?"

Halt glanced at the two younger men. "You know, sometimes I wish they were young and inexperienced again. I miss the days where they didn't know better."

He spoke a little too loudly, however, and Gilan overheard him. Both he and Will came over to Halt.

"What's that, Halt? You miss us? Of course you do! Face it, we are light in your life." Gilan grinned.

Will laughed. "Who else would put a smile on that grizzled face of yours?"

Crowley joined in. "And to think when they were younger, they listened to you, and wouldn't dare contradict you. Two fine young men, eh?"

Halt narrowed his eyes at Gilan and Will. "I really wish you never grew up."

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