Ouroboros Spine Little Girl, Little Girl

As always Arrluk listened without comment at first. Just let her unload and took it. No questions, no answers. Just listen. She always appreciated that about him. All too often she felt as if she were the one listening. And she certainly didn't mind, but it was nice every now and again to be listened too.

She took the hug and leaned against his side. He was so much bigger than her. He actually quite encompassed her. It felt safe and warm. She frowned as he said he could see it too in his own father. This wasn't fair. How painful it was going ot be. Though both parents deserved rest.

But it is going to be painful for those of us left behind.