Emberflame Ridge there's no turning back now

She didn't seem to recognize him and his heart dropped — but why should she, when they shared only a few spare months?  And why should she remember him, the stupid, fat little boy when she'd also grown up next to Eleuthera?  He'd never resented his sister for being the center of attention, but he couldn't help how it would sting to be overlooked next to a beauty like her.

Whatever hope was in his face fell as hers scrunched.  You look like my mother.  One of them.  His ears faltered as the tip of his tail swayed once.  Maybe there was hope after all.  Yes, he began to say, and then she said his name and he could've leapt in joy for all the fondness in his heart.  They'd never been close, no, but knowing her at all was closer to anyone than being alone!

Yes!  He took another step closer.  D'you know what happened here?  Elysium's gone.