Stone Circle Well, I've been afraid of changing

Of course he didn't miss the hesitation in their eyes, or the delay in their steps. Instantly he felt guilty, for pushing them before they were truly ready. But, the desperation he had expressed to Taki only a couple minutes before still gripped his heart. His children would know their family. He was absolutely terrified to leave them alone should something ever happen to him. But there was no explaining that to them, they were still so young.

He stood adjacent to his younger sister, waiting for all four to make their appearance. Selamuit was first, and the amazement at the rain was rather adorable, but Sia couldn't even crack a smile. And then Kallik and Taktuq, who were both determined to stick to him like glue. Not that he minded. He wouldn't move away from them, for he would never deny them comfort, especially when they were scared and nervous as he could tell they were now. Instead he too joined his sister on the ground, lying down and rolling onto his hip. He slowly wagged his tail, and forced an encouraging smile on his face, that didn't quite reach his eyes.

Hearing Valette within the den, Siarut was tempt to simply going and get his son. But he wasn't so cruel as to actually do it. He turned his attention to the den entrance, and gave a deep calming chuff, before calling the boys name gently. "Ikiaq. Come here please." Siarut cast an eye observing the surrounding for a moment, safety check. "It's safe out here, son. I won't let anything happen to you." Still knew at the fatherhood thing, Siarut wasn't sure if Ikiaq or any of his children would find his tone comforting. But he tried his best. Once again he turned his full attention on the den, his head turned over his shoulder. Siarut kept a gentle sway to his tail even as it was soon covered in dirt and mud. Hopefully if he acted relaxed they would understand it was safe. That Takiyok was safe.