ecclesia

She couldn’t begin to explain the relief she felt at getting her full blooded brother back into her life. For so long it seemed, they had fought over her decision to follow Hannibal, but now. Maybe things would start to get better. Belle forgot how much she liked being in his presence, how easy it was to be next to him. Even in their silence she felt comfort. They would help to rebuild what was lost, one sibling at a time. Roman didn’t deny her words, indeed all of their lost loved ones would have murmured the quote from their graves. There was work to do, and they could grieve when their mission was complete.

She blinked the tears from her eyes as he suggested they keep moving. Belle nodded into his fur before pulling away reluctantly. It just felt so good to have the support of her family again, even if there was only the two of them for now. ”You’re right.” She sniffled with a soft smile as she followed him. He’d take her east, hopefully to find more of their kin.

-exit belle-