Noctisardor Bypass He's a little distant, loves a little different.

Etienne felt terrible. He had hurt the one wolf that gave him the time of day in here. Heda tried, but it was clear lately he made her uncomfortable. Whether she had figured out his secret or Druid had told her he wasn't sure. But he was tired.

He blinked. I will return before winter, probably before fall. I will be back Druid. Dis I promise. And you can come visit if you need break. I make room w'ere i stay for you, yea? De babies too. Make sure to eat well and take breaks.

Etienne blinked and felt a small hard smile, but it quickly peppered away. Don't be doin dat. My granme Roz told me once dat we 'ave to let our loved ones make dey mistakes, because if dey don't dey don't learn from dem. And dat deir lessons are never our fault. We can only 'elp. We give wut lessons we can, but some dey learn for demselves.