Twisted Slough do you remember me? i killed your family

If she discovered the truth behind the man's death, what punishment was in store? Orochi's mind raced with all the possibilities, not sticking to one for a second. One thing was certain; it couldn't be good. And how could he defend himself? In his mind, there was simply no way. He could've ran before Issun lunged, he could've found a different way to free himself. It didn't have to be this way.

Minori's words barely registered. I-I didn't and He didn't slipped from a shaking tongue repeatedly. He took a few steps back and looked at   his guardian. When she referred to him as "little dragon" the tears that he had held back began to flow down his cheeks.

Mama, why didn't you stay with me?