Blacktail Deer Plateau He said "Peter Pan, that's what they call me,"

One day I'll see you again...

He was so consumed by the memories, the beautiful recollections of the boys' time together, that he did not notice the presence of his sister until she spoke his name. He froze, blinking his eyes in an attempt to hide the tears but it was to no avail for she had already noticed. His littermate was shuffling closer, body held close to the ground before placing gentle licks under his chin. He found himself grow more emotional at the gesture, but willed himself not to continue crying. Biting his lip, Kieran peered toward the stars and allowed a small sigh to fall from his lips. "I'm sorry, Sorrel." 

He leaned closer to her and placed a lick at her forehead before glancing down to meet her gaze. "It's okay, I'm okay. I won't cry." Tears had been shed, yes, but he'd stop now. He didn't want Sorrel to feel bad about it, that would only worsen the weight.