Larksong Grotto Decisions To Make, Secrets To Keep

Her irratation was of no concern, especially when the matter was as pressing as this. It was simply something she would have to understand, and he was sure she would if she had children of her own. The grim fate of the Cardinal's pups was the burden he bore heavily on his back. Raas had lifted the weight of guilt from him, but a scar remained on his soul that could only be mended by returning to his family. Perhaps Raas intended to not only offer forgiveness -- but to heal him in full.

He listened intently as she explained. The name of her daughter was not known to Hiram, but she soon explained her place among the Phoenix wolves. For a moment, the Cardinal felt sorry for the woman, because surely her daughter had perished alongside his own family. Her death, along with the rest of the maple-wolves, was on his head. He averted his gaze as he realized Grace would be another name that would haunt him in his sleep.

But soon, his face lifted. He looked to Nova Rose with joy in his eyes as she explained that they had relocated before the wolves of Drageda could do any harm. The Heda had lied. "My babies," he muttered. A joyful tear streamed down his cheek. "They're alive?" Asked the man in disbelief. He wanted to shout with joy -- to praise the name of Raas from where he sat. The emotion was overpowering, so much so that he didn't even feel anger at the meantion of Luke's name.

Southwest. He would need to go in search of them -- atone and show them all that he had changed. "Is there anything else you can tell me about their whereabouts?" He asked.