Emberwood You left behind more than memories

Remaining quiet, the air was thick as the trio seemed to ponder over the questions. Even as her curiosity grew, Hiromi began and the pieces were slowly clicking in place. Something happened, that far she could tell. Hiromi was right about Hime since they were puppies, and Reiko was too blind with love at the time until it was too late. Shh.. With a paw she tried to pat Hiromi's back as good as a paw could.

We don't need to talk bout it. Although it would be nice to know, but there was no way that Reiko would pry that out, not now, not ever until they were ready to speak of it. It's been a long year for all of us. She said finally with a tired tone, almost bubbling as she bit back her own emotions.

How could she ask them to tell such a difficult tale if she was already choking back her own?