Blackfeather Woods He hurt him away

Xan didn't give an explanation, but his anguish spoke levels revealing that there was something within the forest that he could not put up with. Potema was quick to pick up on it, and Damien didn't take long either. The memory of Grimnir and Potema's situation took over his mood, which became dark as though something had switched in his mind. He could not, would not allow a Grimnir case again, and Xan needed to know he was safe with them. But it looked like he'd already made a decision.

Everything had gone to waste, the bond they'd recovered after their conversation not so long ago, the renewed empathy and the recovered impetus to become one of them, everything would mean nothing if Xan left them like that.

"We can't protect you if you leave," added Damien thoughtfully to his siblings' imput, ignoring the fact that among them stood the very culprit of Xan's desperation. It was true, perhaps if he told them the truth it would be hard for Damien to believe.