Nova Peak Memories to move on

With each explanation, Kaskara's heart ached a little more. Kieran had to deal with the impact of this far more than she, but the pain that seeped through his voice at what had happened to him vibrated through her body. She was an empathetic creature when it came to those she loved, and Kieran was counted in that. Kas fought back tears, not wanting to listen to any more of this torture, but understanding the need to fully comprehend Kieran's past. It was important for her to know this, even as it hurt.

"I'm sorry," she said softly, her voice quavering. "I'm sorry your sister had to make that choice. I'm sorry you've had to live with this pain all these years." Kaskara sighed and shook her head, trying to fight the pain and hatred that rose in her. "Your family means the world to you, much like mine means everything to me. I can't imagine living with this pain." Kas wanted to ask, wanted to bring up the subject of Kiva, but now she didn't know how. She could guess what had happened. "When you were dreaming, you said a name. Not one I've heard before. Is that name...connected to this?" There, she had sort of said it. Kas didn't want to cause Kieran any more pain, but the truth was important to both of them.