Cedar Sweep 失われた

those words caused the boy to cave in on himself. she snorted. it was his own fault for choosing this path. if he hadn’t been so damned lazy maybe his mother wouldn’t have kicked him out. he could’ve made a fine heir to the throne. he could’ve been with ishaku maybe he would’ve lived, or not who knows. at least he’d be able to see his father for the last time. but now he’d never get that satisfaction.

her ears flattened on her skull when the woman spoke up. she grew really tired of her tone really fast. no one talked to the bear like that, ever. “watch your tongue.” she leaned in closer and quietly hissed, “you don’t want to make an enemy of me.”

her ears flew up when issun made an offer. he was a fool to think she needed help from the likes of him. that’s what she thought at first, but then she contemplated it. she didn’t want to admit that this wasn’t a job for one, but she did acknowledge the job would be easier with more bodies. “join you?” she sighed and looked away. “i accept your offer but don’t expect me to stay. once i find the children i will be leaving.” she stepped closer the the freckled child. “you may have these wolves fooled, but i see through you. you will never be my leader.” kuma looked up at minori and flashed a sickly smile. “teach your prince charming to be as strong as you.” she walked past the two without so much as a glance. “fate kills false kings.” and on that note she disappeared into the trees.