Dawnlark Plains a day of quiet adventure

She spoke in sympathy, even going so far as to say that she was 'sorry' causing Teagan to wince inwardly. There was one thing he hated most: pity. So, Teagan fanned his ears back and fixed his glittering green eyes at her, head tilted thoughtfully. "Hey, bud, it ain't your fault. There's no need for you to say sorry 'bout it. In fact, not wanting to sound rude or anything, but, I'll rather you don't, uh, you know," Teag made an awkward gesture with his paws and winced. "Man, I am so not good at being nice. I should just go back to being an arsehole, much easier."

"I left them behind to find my own way in life. I can't keep babying them before and mom, well, mom-" here he hesitated for a fraction of a second before continuing, "- mom found a new mate who probably won't leave her. They're fine. Probably better off without my sorry ass." Here, Teagan grinned, having ended it all in a joking tone.