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His father's nose to his forehead nearly broke him, but Waxwing did his best to remain strong. He had known his mother's condition was bad as soon as he'd been called to look after her, but he had thought it would improve. Unfortunately, her health had only declined. And now... now...

It's mother, he managed to choke out, unable to look his father in the eye. She's... I took her to where she was born, like she asked. I couldn't go all the way because somebody's living there, but— He couldn't breathe anymore. He pushed his whole body against Aditya, wanting—no, needing—comfort in this moment.