Blackfeather Woods Walking by your side

He was upset over Zephyr, but it did not cause any jealousy to rise in her chest. She could understand it from both sides, and she had already known it would not be such an easy thing for them to work out—feelings were never easy, no matter how tentative they were. She hated to see him so down, but she knew there was no real way she could fix it; all she could do was let him talk about and offer her understanding. She nuzzled his chin once more. Do you want to go for a walk? she asked. And if he accepted she would begin walking as she spoke. I can understand why he would be upset, she told him first. It is not an easy situation for either of you. And speaking as someone who also has feelings for you, it might not be so easy for him to get past the hurt over the shift in your relationship. She knew if things were reversed, she would be hurt and angry and probably wouldn't want much to do with either of them, which was why she had given Zephyr space so far. 

Taki nodded to his next words. Being hurt makes us act without logic, she pointed out. She had been hurt enough times to know that beyond a doubt. You cannot expect him to want to be friends right away, unfortunately. That is something that takes time. She nuzzled his cheek to comfort him, knowing it was not what he wanted. I think you should give him the space he wants to deal with his feelings and then revisit friendship later. It was easier said than done, she knew, but it seemed like the only real solution. He couldn't force things, and she was pretty sure trying would only make Zephyr angrier.