Wheeling Gull Isle life is too short for bad vibes

he'd searched and searched, but any sign of ying was long gone. even now as he made his way across the island, her scent was fading. did @Huā know of what had happened? he assumed by now she would have noticed her sister's absence, but if by some chance she didn't, then he knew it was only fair that he be the one to dish out the news.

and so with a newfound weight tossed upon his shoulders, astaroth made his way towards the empress's den. the smell of milk and new life guided him closer until eventually he came to stop near the entrance. he let out a chuff to hopefully catch the attention of anyone inside before he slid back on inky haunches, and prepared himself for the emotional backlash he was sure to receive.