Blackfeather Woods Never been a perfect soul

"I left them."

That came as a surprise. He was so keen on protecting them, so why would he leave? Black Hat wasn't trying to play twenty questions, but the child's actions contradicted his strongest desire, and that just didn't add up. That makes it a tad difficult to protect them. Do you intend to return to your family? Maybe he regretted his decision and sought to reconnect at some point when he felt strong enough. But that was just his speculation as he tried to rationalize the boy's actions. Black Hat needed to know whether he intended to stick around or not.

Rowan gave his name, and he tucked it away as the estranged child ate alongside one of his corvid companions.