Stone Circle Can't avoid me forever

Contrary to what Illecebra likely believed, he had not avoided her because he did not want to meet her gaze - his fear had been to approach only to break down in front of her. To hear that maybe she still only longed for Howl's touch rather than his own. He knew he could not stay away forever, and it was growing increasingly difficult (especially after the man had noticed the lack of her presence around the territory). Even heartbreak did not stop his worrying over her.

Now, now he searched for her. He felt lost without her by his side as she had been for so long - he felt empty. He'd failed the kids, his sister was nowhere to be found, all he had was Cebra and he knew he'd not last long without her. 

"Cebra." The name felt familiar yet foreign on his tongue as he whispered it, halting his steps to gaze at her from a slight distance. He wanted to approach, but would she accept it?