I wanted to seek, I got distracted
09-28-2018, 12:11 PM
Upon learning about the culling of one of Ashiel's children, Malleus dipped his head sadly and the corners of his mouth depressed sympathetically. He could only imagine how terrible the action had felt to Ashiel, but sorrowful or not, he'd had a duty to do and Malleus found Ashiel's decision commendable. "You did the right thing," he murmured earnestly, hoping to quell some of the sadness that no doubt still lingered in Ashiel. A squeak from the surviving babe followed by the clamoring of his own kids drew Malleus' gaze downward. The culling was forgotten in the face of their excited cries and Malleus couldn't help but smile at their antics. "She will," he said warmly in response to his mate's question. To Ashiel, he said, "Come, why don't you and I find something to eat while Serene takes care of Maeve?" Only two of their five seemed to be awake and Malleus thought, with their attention likely riveted on their little cousin, they'd be easy for Serene to manage while he spoke to Ashiel about the events that had just transpired and his feelings on them. Malleus didn't know if his cousin would want to talk about it, but he thought it best to offer an ear in case Ashiel did. |