Duck Lake we sang silent night in three parts, which was fun

Of course his peace can't last — it never does. A voice draws him from his thoughts, far too familiar for his comfort, and he freezes. One of his paws is already lifting from the ground as he turns his head to meet Lily's gaze, ready to flee from the unwanted reunion — but something in her expression stops him. He steadies himself, realizing in an instant that he can't run from this forever. He'd known settling at Easthollow that it wouldn't be far enough — and he'd known when he left that eventually his friends would want answers.
Lily, He manages, voice weak. He doesn't move toward her, but allows her approach. That in itself is enough of an effort, pitted against his anxiety and natural penchant for avoidance. I — His voice quickly dies as he realizes he doesn't know what to say. 'Sorry for abandoning you, but also not sorry because I had to and probably would do it again?' Wow, he sucks. No.