Samir watched the string's glow out of the corner of his eye before he focused on Emery again, his entire face shining. "Me too! I think cousin Rani is amazing. She could get into a college anywhere and then poof, she's gone. Ah, but I missed her a lot over last summer vacation so I'm glad she's back," he added, his grin faltering just a bit. He still remembered strongly when his older cousin decided to leave the small town. It seemed like everyone stayed here and their families were close, most of the other residents being white, rather than Indian like him. It did make Samir feel strange at times, no matter how the entire town seemed to love him and Emery. "I love home, but I want to leave at some point or what's the point in learning? Oh, look. Rani and mum came outside to greet us." Pointing down the road, he indicated the two figures standing together outside, holding glasses of iced tea.