Blackfeather Woods and then one day you find ten years have got behind you

phone post!

He didn't know what was coming but when she started to explain what was on her mind, Mou was there to listen. He couldn't do much besides sit there and offer the comfort of his presence as Maegi spoke of her mother; her feelings, her secrets. Learning that she was the product of an unholy union did not appear to phase him in any way - to Mou, these might have been facets to a terrible story but for Maegi it was history, life, and a part of her. Nothing could lead Mou to reject his friend. So he was present, offering his attention and affection once she had concluded.

The question was met with the same silence, mostly because he couldn't find words or ability to reply, also because he felt like anything he tried to speak would be the wrong answer. He sighed softly in to her fur, and then drew back so she could read his face as he mouthed, "Maybe... She could not handle it. Being a mother. Cannot be easy. And... especially if your dad was... you know, your uncle." No judgement. "You are not her. You are not struggling here."