Big Salmon Lake primum non nocere

He wasn't so much judgemental of Leto as he was frustrated. To Delos, it seemed like what she did must be hurtful to those it touched. However he nodded along to Aureli's words, supposing that he might know better when he grew old enough to understand.

Thank you.. He mumbled at Aureli's agreement, resisting the instinctual 'blegh' at the mention of physical intimacy. Not much more than gross and weird to him pre-ball dropping.

More talk of vows came now, and while the eyes of the young wolf were initially alight with interest they began to cloud with the concerns Aureli presented to him. You're right, I'm sorry. Delos hadn't thought about the fact that words could hurt, too. Maybe more than claws or teeth.

But for the next part, he had to pause and think. I guess I feel like I have to protect her. He was the only one Leto had left, but he knew that his mother could do more for herself than Delos ever could. @Apollo would have been a better travel companion for her, had he still been around. I know I'll get older though, and then I'll move on. Maybe she will too. Of course she would.

I won't let her distract me anymore, I promise.