Arrow Lake Goodbye is the hardest part

She was quick to arrive, and of course Siarut noticed first was her figure or lack there off. He had new nephews and nieces, he smiled softly. It hurt him, the coldness in her tone and lack of greeting. Yet he knew he deserved it, perhaps this would be easier for her, if she didn’t care she couldn't be hurt.

Looking over her shoulder at the man that had followed her, he could feel a protective urge. He didn’t know this man, and his scent lingered on the pelt of his dearest sister. What settled Sia was the fact that this stranger was clearly here to protect Takiyok. From himself. Instead of relying on his nature to run the man off, Siarut simply dipped his head, acknowledging and in fact appreciating his presence. She might need a friend after he had left.

“Takiyok.” He started taking a small step forward, and met her fiery gaze. Hell had apparently frozen over. A small sigh escaped, and he frowned, brow scrunching as he tried to hold his resolve.

“I’m leaving Tak.” He spoke softly, but resolved to hold her gaze. A deep sadness seeped into his words, and he tried his best to hide the grief of leaving her here, alone. With the stranger near he had no intention of showing weakness, but now, now he wasn’t sure he could hold that promise.

He suddenly wished that Nanook were at his side, offering her strength. The strength that was slowly leaving him, as he waited for hear what his Malġuk had to say.