Bramblepoint Lost in the Static

Finally, Aduin came out. He too had hurt in his eyes, with a mix of anger. But, somewhere in there, was gladness. Maybe just a little, but it was there. Glad to see she was alive. Though there was none in the words that came next, nor his stance. He stood high on his legs, showing none of his awkward side. This was nothing like the old Aduin she would have once known. 

"You left. Without saying a word...you left." He stared right at her, taking a couple of steps forward. In his heart, he was screaming to go to her, cry and embrace her. But his mind said otherwise. "You...left" he repeated. This time, there was some sadness in his voice. It trembled as he spoke. "Why?" He waited for an answer, unblinking and his legs shaking a little. "Why?!"