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As soon as Valtyr inquired about Brandy's condition, Aduin seemed to unwind. The other male's voice became staggered as his morose expression twisted deep with worry, spilling emotions effortlessly like a river churned water. Even the patient Valtyr, with all his sympathy, was caught off guard by such sudden sincerity -- though he listened carefully as Aduin unloaded his worries.

"Hey man, It will be okay," Valtyr said, trying to both comfort his packmate and not totally 'awkward turtle' the situation. "Brandy is a tough cookie and I'm sure she knows you care. Maybe she just needs a little space?" he observed. "I haven't seen her since the hunt," the firefoot added to further cement his suggestion. "I'm sure she'll come around."