Moonspear moonlight outshines the brightest stars

His anger was directed at his daughter because he didn't have anything else to direct it at. She was an easy target, but unfortunately one that didn't stay around for very long. The children cowered at mama's side, and he was glad to see they were safe, but when he turned back to Julia all he saw was her tail disappear as she ran. "Coward," he growled under his breath and he stared back at the crack... There wasn't anything they could do now.

He glanced up at the beautiful display of falling lights and then turned sharply back at Amekaze. The frustration was still visible on his face and he shook his head as he looked at her. One look was enough for her to understand what was wrong, surely. "Let's go home," he said, his anger making place for defeat. "Come on..." He'd inform his older daughters and the rest of the pack later. This wasn't like Ran. This was a healthy girl who was supposed to grow up and grow old, who had the whole world ahead of her. And now she was gone. He would tell them in his own time, but for now he just needed to be away from here, from this, from the helpnessness, the anger and the defeat.

He nosed Ame's cheek briefly, numbly, and then turned towards the den to guide his family home while keeping a close eye on Jarilo and Vela.