Larksong Grotto Remember to remember me

He had meant it merely as a statement of fact, nor did he expect Tavi to assist him without any coaxing -- but, there she was, cleaning his wounds without being asked. It was painful, of course, but Reek practically melted underneath her touch. His body slackened and his tail twitched as if it were about to wag, however, it simply fell to his side: stationary. He allowed his eyes to shut and he breathed deeply. For a moment, the words Tavi had said the night before were lost in Reek's mind. Scattered like marbles.

However, just as her touch was only temporary, Reek quickly remembered her intention to remain with him was all too similar. He remembered how sure she had sounded in her intent to leave and it nearly broke his heart a second time. "Tavi," he whispered, breaking the calm silence between them. "Am I a good man?" Why else would she want to leave him behind? He felt guilty for trapping her here perhaps agianst her will, and Reek wondered if it had been the long track record of mistakes following him around that pushed Tavi away.