Wheeling Gull Isle tiritchik ⌮

The girl spoke of family. A father, a mother, both of whom Mou had known at some point in his life; that made Meerkat more than someone rescued, she was family to Mou — but what would that mean?

Aiolos cast him a look next. The leader had an answer prepared which was, technically, the truth. Niamh had come here and she had gone — a path leading her to death, but gone all the same. Mou knew that his brother Phox had come by after and had been wise enough to keep clear.

Mou nods in agreement to what Aiolos says. He adds one last detail which Meerkat likely did not know: Phox is my brother, he murmurs. We... are not close... but, if we hear from Niamh, we can send word.

He glances to Aiolos for confirmation of this and then looks at Meerkat, ears twisting apologetically sideways.

Knowing how much the Redhawks hated him and fearing what may come of the truth, Mou chooses to keep the secret; he has to think of his true family — Maegi and the kids — regardless of the blood connection he shared with others.