Nova Peak Self-made confession

She had been visiting with Bazi when the howl reached skyward for her, calling her to Kieran's side. She smiled softly, bid her sister goodbye, and heeded his call. Her stomach turned in knots as she loped up the slopes of her home, twisted around the trees, and finally made it to him. There was a slightly worn path beside him, as if he had been pacing for hours there, but he seemed as calm and collected as usual.

Kaskara approached him slowly, her heart racing not only from the short journey up here, but for what he had to say. What was going on here? She eyed him carefully, smiling softly. The last time they had spent more than a few minutes together was when she caught him calling out Kiva's name in his sleep, when he had told her all about his past and the pain that he still felt today. She hoped he wasn't going to talk more about that, though she would listen dutifully as a friend should. That was simply her way.

She nudged him gently in greeting and sat near him, facing him, though not too close to crowd. "Hey, Kieran," she said softly, tilting her head ever-so-slightly to indicate her curiosity. She wondered what he needed her for, but simply remained silent, knowing he'd get to it eventually.