Stone Circle Homesick

He could feel her regret, and it made him sad to know that she might feel bad about what changes had come into her life. It would not be just the two of them anymore, not like they'd promised- and while he was still wary of Figment, and worried that he might cause more harm than good, he had less fears about there being more children when he considered it. If Tauris had children here, then the children would have to be here at least for a while- and Tauris would have to be here for them as well. 

It was an insurance policy that would make certain that she wouldn't walk out of his life as so many others had. 

He wondered if she was perhaps frightened of the change having the kids would bring- and if the idea of staying tethered made her anxious, but he chose not to ask those questions for fear he might get an answer that he wouldn't want to hear. Instead, he nosed his muzzle beneath her jaw and thumped his tail against her side. 

"You can always hug Skáld."