Stone Circle mutually assured destruction

The wolf with Keoni left quickly and Nikai could see the look of horror and fear mirrored in his sister's face. He realised only then the look he must have been giving and without a moment's wait he moved forward for her. He murmured a soft-spoken, "sorry" as they reached each other and nuzzled her ever so gently. He should not have looked so taken aback but to see his sister like that was more than Nikai could bear.

But after seeing Keoni's face he knew he had to be strong, for her, for him, for them both — and he was strong, suddenly, putting on his mask and being the anchor she needed right now, ready for her and to support her in whatever way she needed; physically and mentally.