Although they both wished they could do something to help their unwell mother, she wanted to tell him that her side was different. She would do something about it, dedicate her entire life if she was willing enough, but she couldn't. He was staying in Borealis so he could still help. Anger boiled beneath her pelt. Why did these things happen at the worst of times? "I guess it wasn't," she agreed with a shrug, deciding not to tell him of the actual reason she was leaving. She could leave her little friendship a secret. "But you'll always be my family." She felt a bit awkward saying that, even more embarrassed when he nuzzled into her shoulder. Yet somewhere on the inside, she was a big softy. There was no doubt she would visit. How could she ever abandon her kin? "I will, Ren," she whispered into his obsidian fur. "I will."
