Swiftcurrent Creek People hearing without listening

In the early morning dawn. He stood in quiet study as @Lestan and @Reverie and their little pup @Blossom departed without a word. 

Steam leaking from his nose to mingle in the early cool air. There was a sadness to him and yet at the sametime a bitter perfume rose deep inside. Everything they'd done for them. Akavir had bled for them amd their selfishness knew no bounds.

Arric wouldn't welcome them back, mental health aside. They knew enough to know how to behave. Some quirks could be warranted of course they could, but they didn't wish to do better and thus he wrote them off. Closed his heart to them both.

He would watch until they were out of sight and then lift his nose to the air telling @Moss @Bellatrik @Akavir (though he wasn't near), @Jasmine