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Blue's logic about the whole situation was pretty valid, but Osprey couldn't fight against the feeling that everything wouldn't be so simple as she had imagined. Even if Atticus never came back... Having children with someone meant a responsibility on both sides and without a mateship to bind the two people together... it didn't seem right or safe. But then again - she didn't have children of her own - and couldn't vouch to be an expert on these things. Maybe it would work out just fine.

Her friend's request however caught Osprey off guard. One thing was to accept and respect Blue's decision, to promise to be involved in kids' lives as much as possible, but to become their guardian if ever something happened to either Blue or Lasher? It was too much for her - that sort of commitment - she wasn't ready. She valued her freedom too much. Yet would it be right to decline? Their friendship still was so fragile - she didn't want for it to be shattered to pieces. Should she lie and grow used to the idea over time?

But they had promissed to never lie to each other, even if the truth wasn't pleasant to hear. There was no different to small and big lies after all. "Blue, I can promise to be here for them as much as I can, but I can't promise you to become their parent, if something ever happened to you or Lasher. Life is twisted and full of unexpected events - I can't vouch for my future to be stable and unchanging for the next two years," she looked down at her paws, avoiding her friend's gaze. "Don't get me wrong - I would gladly help, but you can't put all the hopes and responsibilities on my shoulders."