Ravenshook Cliffs [m] seal paw

it was never to be uttered, the first reason for his care: that on his word cen had been taken away. that because of him, red leaf was reduced to this salt-stained and agonized woman. 
but there was more within chakliux than this. "i care that you have never known safety unless you paid for it." he held the scarlet storm of her stare. "you only need to exist for me to care. i do not want to take anything else from you, red leaf."
he lifted his chin. "you are not defiled. you have given cen all of you. but he cannot take everything that is yours." 
she did not wish to come back, and chakliux knew he must return to those who relied upon him. 
with a final look, he turned scarred shoulders in reluctant departure.