Baptized in Dirty Water [Flood aftermath]

Something sharp bloomed in their chest as the child shrank back, fearfully pulling away from them. He pressed himself as far from the beast as possible, fur standing on end. Baleful blue eyes pierced the darkness, standing out from the muddled darkness of the boy's pelt against stone. "Wh-who are you?" he demanded in the high, piercing tone of a child in pain. "I am Kaine. Do not fret child, your mother and I know each other well." they promised, trying to force a warm smile onto their features. This wasn't the time, but they didn't want this child to fight against them while they made the journey back to the pack.

"No! Sh-she fell.. she -hic- she's not there!" the boy wailed, reedy vocals bouncing off the cavern walls. That was.. distressing. If Razi had been swept away, she might be injured. Worse yet, perhaps the clan might not find her in time. The titan pushed down those worries, instead focussing on the youngster at hand. "Worry not, little one. She will be found. How about we get you somewhere safe and warm, where you can have a meal. We will take care of you until your mother is found." they crooned, inclining their head in the direction of the entrance to the cave. There was no way that they could risk being here for too much longer. They did not trust the weather, or the condition of the canyon, to remain as they were.

While it would be quicker to carry the boy and swim across the canyon again, it wasn't safe. The godling would not risk a child's safety, especially not one of their own family members' child. The best plan was likely to carry the boy up to solid ground and take the longer route around the canyon. Around Wraith's Woods, to save time in navigating that maze of trees, along Fossil Ridge, and through the Boneyard. It would be a straight shot from there to the Cathedral. If no one had arrived by then, they would settle the boy in with their own children and lover until the rest of the clan returned. Yes. That would work nicely.