Jade Fern Grove circle of life

Etienne saw the surprise and he felt it was warranted. After all his family had always loved the sea, but too many had been lost.

Etienne's stomach clenched. And he felt liquid burn in the back of his throat. A soft choking gasp left his maw, but he blinked hard. And breathed through his nose. Paws shaking.

I'm sorry, Druid. I should not 'ave come to de borders.

This was his fault it had to be. Anselm wouldn't have left Heda or his children. He wouldn't have. But it seems he had. Etienne gave another soft little whimper.

I will keep an eye out for 'im.

He forced the feelings down. A soft little sound. He would cry later.

He gave a pained smile. Happy for her none the less.

Dat be good. Dose babies be needin'de mama.