GOT AN ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER
But the devil always won...
She spoke his own words back to him and he feigned annoyance. "Oh, hardy, har, har…" His expression shifted to a soft smile as he reminisced for a moment on those simpler times. "Those really were the days though, some days I wish I could go back to being an ignorant pup. Back then I would've tackled you but I guess that wouldn't be a good idea?" He'd love to spar his sister again but he knew little of pregnancy and was uncertain what dangers there were for her. Was she far enough along that a fall would be problematic?
What deep thoughts did I disturb, brother?
His expression darkened for a moment before he turned to gaze out across the water, shrugging lightly. "I was thinking about my wife again. I still can't believe she's…" His brow furrowed. "Her spirit was with me for awhile but since I've arrived in this new land her voice has fallen silent. I keep retracing my steps, wondering if I did something to displease her but nothing comes to mind. I wonder if her spirit has finally settled in the great beyond."
