Northstar Vale There’s So[M]ething Going on and It’s Happening Now

At last her screams had summoned more than the boy and his mother. Lilitu neared trying to quiet her as well, though luckily for all the wolves around Hotaru let her voice fall, instead turning her focus to her choaked breathing thanks to the tears and snot that ran oh so gracefully down her face. A pain had rooted itself deep within her chest as her bones shook before stumbling to her friend to bury her face along her side.

Takeshi was quick to follow after, her own reaction mirrored in her father as he spilled his insides before looking appalled. The words shared between the adults had slipped into a dull buzz as well. She wasn't sure why Hiromi thought they were playing a game. This wasn't a game, it wasn't fun. She hurt. Though physically she was fine, it felt as if her body was shutting down as the roots of grief spread through her limbs.