“But perhaps I really am meant to do something for this island. Or perhaps I should, after what you’ve told me, whether I’m meant to or not.” DestinyDecisionsHeroic Book:Urchin and the Heartstone Source: Urchin and the Heartstone
“Do you remember,” said Needle, “you said once that you thought you should have something important to do? Well, I think you’ve done it.” “I’m not sure,” said Urchin. “I mean, yes, I know I’ve done some thing. But it doesn’t feel finished. There’s more that I have to do. And more that I have to be. I mean, it’s not as if you can do one special thing, and that’s it. It’s what you go on being that matters. Come to think of it, I don’t know what I am anymore.” LifeChoicesDestinySelf Discovery Book:Urchin of the Riding Stars Source: Urchin of the Riding Stars
“Padra put a paw on his shoulder as they trudged slowly across the sand together. “It’s unusual for an otter to take on a squirrel for a page,” he said, “and I’m a poor substitute for Crispin.” Urchin had been feeling that he would never be happy again. Now hope flared. “I can swim a bit, sir, if that helps,” he said eagerly.” HopeEncouragementSwimmingCompanionshipOtters Book:Urchin of the Riding Stars Source: Urchin of the Riding Stars