Look What I Found!

Eilan tried his best to pay attention to his father's words but he was swiftly finding himself overwhelmed by the moment.  On the surface Rudy's words made sense. Two different lifestyles but if they really loved each other why were they unable to compromise for one another?  Eilan could sense that Rudy was hiding something from him but he would let it go suddenly feeling awkward.  He visibly flinched when Rudy mentioned his mother.  Oh yea… she knew he'd be furious.   "I know…. but, but I had to find you!  I couldn't stand not knowing.  Mother misses you to you know!  She won't talk about you but I can see it, I know.  Mordecai says it to.  Please, I just… I want us all to talk and then if we part so be it but I'm not missing out on this chance.  You-"

He stopped when he heard the sound of approaching footsteps and turned to see Glacier. "Glacier!" The alpha introduced himself and Eilan realized that his time in Donostrea was coming to an end.  Just moment's ago he'd sworn he'd been ready to leave but now that the moment was upon him…

Sorrow flashed across his face for a moment before he broke it with a soft smile. "Yup… that's my dad.  I.. I guess I'll probably be going now.  My dad and I have a lot to catch up on and I'm sure you and Gale are busy you don't need to stand here listening to us." He glanced at Rudy and Almandine before turning back to the alpha. "Thank you so, so much for looking after me for a bit!  And helping me find my dad!  I really wish I could repay you some how." He felt tears welling up.   "Ok, I've got to go find my mom now and I'm sure my dad can find her.  He's a great tracker.  Take care both of you!  B-bye!"  As his voice cracked he turned and started heading south, unable to bring himself to look back and hoping his father was following as he tried to sort out what he was feeling.

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