Neverwinter Forest Blinded by the lights

She began and as she did to his body began to deflate, yet somehow tense further all the while. Even as she started he knew now that it was her which had sent Ruo off on this mission. 

There were little options really when it came to deciding on who to send. Since Aiolos had joined the ranks, both Hua's sisters as well as a number of her cousins had left. Back home or elsewhere, the red man did not know. Ruo was small, swift, and quiet. She could make for a good spy, he figured. This didnt change however how Aiolos felt about having her gone but on a tactical point he could understand his Empress' decision. 

But Huojin? That was a different story. Maybe he did want to go, but he is a puppy. only a few months old, literally, and how far exactly was their birth home?? As far as I'm aware, adults have a hard enough time making the right decision, much less a child. He should have been told 'no', until he was older. But apparently allowing pups to make life altering decisions was on them now. No wonder so many pups grew up f'ed up- like him, for example. 

Aiolos then huffs, shaking his head and turning away. That wasnt at all Hua's fault. That was just bad parenting. Something Aiolos at this point felt, though wouldnt dare say allowed to Ruo. He had nothing against Jin visiting family, but when he was fully capable of actually protecting himself and surviving on his own, should something happen, would have been the best choice. 

What if Ruo and Jin were attacked by another predator, or a rogue band? What if another run of bad weather happened? One if he got injured, or sick, from traveling so far so young? What if the family found them out? So many 'what ifs' that it left Aiolos head spinning. 

Do you really think she will come back...? He then murmured delicately, as though saying it allowed may make it come to truth. That I'll see my son again?