Silverlight Terrace [M] Left and Leaving

There was a moment where Whip hesitated. A thoughtful pause followed in the silence, with it came a worrisome realization. It was not the first time he had had this thought, but it was a keen reminder. This solitary lifestyle -- the way he was living, it simply wasn't sustainable. He was getting older and this life would only become more difficult with time.

Was it selfish? Maybe. All things were in the end though.

"I do," he answered then, his doubts unvoiced. He cleared his throat. "I'll earn all I take." A reassurance, spoken not only for Sialuk, but for himself as well. He needed to hear it. To prove he could be of use.