Neverwinter Forest chrysanthemum

"Yeah. I remember my parents trying to get me to sit still and listen to their stories, but... I was not a very good child," she admitted sheepishly, lowering her head with a small smile. "Maybe Kyr remembers more than I do about them. I'd just get things mixed up if I tried to explain." She shook out her fur to cover up her embarrassment. Yao seemed so connected to his religion, and she was not. Surely that must have looked terrible.

But her attention was diverted when his expression changed, and her ears lowered in response. She could certainly understand missing your family - she'd missed Kyr terribly when she'd left, and she missed Torbine daily. But it wasn't a decision she would take back. "I'm sorry," she told him, moving forward to press their sides together. Offering what comfort she could. "I miss mine too, but... I'm glad I left. I still have Kyr, and I've met a lot of wonderful people here. New family." She paused, cleared her throat, and allowed herself a moment to be a little sappy. "Nilikutana na wewe." And, not to let the sappiness linger too long, she continued, "I'm glad I dumped snow on you that first time."