Stone Circle Well, I've been afraid of changing

He almost wasn't sure he wanted to see Nanook in their children, and instantly he felt immense guilt. What a terrible thing to think. Yet another reason he knew he couldn't do this. But he had no other options, he could never abandon them. And he knew Takiyok was right, they were a part of her. They only part her had left. It would literally kill him to be separated from them. Selfishly he realized they were the only thing that gave his life reason. He could only nod as she continue to speak, his voice still shaky.

Clearing his throat he ultimately had to answer her question. Standing from the seated position they had unknowingly fallen into. He indicated they should continue to the den. "Valette, Nanook's sister had milk without her own pups this season." His voice didn't raise above a whisper, but he was trying to get his composure back together. He refused to appear weak to anyone. Even his sisters. Valette and Takiyok a like.