Dragoncrest Cliffs Arowana

he felt awful, but he had known there had been no choice.

not that he thought suzu and swordfish might scuffle, but if they had? if they had gone to blows and he stood by? he'd rather be the villain than either of them.

but his niece crumpled, crying like a banshee over the bird. swordfish left in a sudden slew of empty words. which left only but the young pirate. lost and confused. entirely uncertain why any of this was happening.

suzu... his voice dropped now, soft over her muffled cries. apologetic.

he had a feeling he might not be wanted after shoving her aside, but still he offered himself. crouched low to the ground and attempting to lie alongside her.

watching the sveijarn-corten fade in the distance.