He stood as well and shook his father's hand gratefully.  "It means a lot to me to hear that.  Thank you."  He gave a sigh himself, partly from relief and partly from trepidation about what would happen to him from here on out.  "I guess I'd better pack my things."<br/><br/>Returning to his room, he stowed his meager belongings in his pack, while taking in the last sight of his room for possibly the last time.  Omnipotent or not, he was going to miss his family.<br/><br/>Ready to go, he went back to his parents and hugged them goodbye, then headed down the road, wondering what he'd do next and when the gods would come for him.