Morningside Cuesta Perched alone he sits there broken

He wasn't sure what to do with himself at the moment. He just felt so alone. The disappearance of his father had been unexpected and after hearing nothing of him, Kieran assumed the worst. He hated doing that, but he supposed it was better than having high hopes and being disappointed. But his father had been the only one he had left - he couldn't imagine growing up and living the rest of his life without him.

But still the boy hung around the borders most of the time. Waiting, hoping. Just a sign that his father was still out there - that was all he needed. Just to know he wasn't going to be gone forever, like Mama. And maybe Sorrel. Kieran's memory during his earlier days was very much faded and although he could remember his mother and some of the many good times they had spent together - she had become somewhat of a blur in his mind. The same went for Sorrel. He would never forget them, nor everything they'd done together, but he had moved on since then. He had accepted that Eden was never coming back, and Sorrel was most likely not either. 

The young hunter was by the borders again when the 'sigh' reached his ears. It was nearby. The voice... it was one he recognised. And it sent a flicker of hope, excitement, and worry through his heart. He jogged to the source of the sound, holding his thoughts to the back of his mind. Perhaps this was not who he hoped it was - he must not get over excited. Just in case. Upon arrival, Kieran shot up at the sight of the man. It... he's back. He's back! His expression immediately lightened and his ears perked. The boy leapt over, tail wagging harder than it ever had, and his smile brighter than ever before. "Dad!" He exclaimed, pressing himself against his father's front. 

Then he stopped, backing away a few steps and glancing at Sylvas with a small frown. "Where did you go? I was so worried..." He shuffled his feet, not knowing what to do. His heart was soaring but he had to know what had happened... why had his father left in the first place? What was he doing?