to this moment

He explained a few reasons for his generosity, and the boundaries were built up a bit more visually. She couldn’t show much reaction, as Motif was suddenly upon her. She was surprised about the distance the mammoth put between them, but it was enough to put her a little more at ease. Motif was going home. Edgar would find her, or Imperia, and Rhyme would be right there to escort her to where she needed to be.

Her sister was practically begging to be taken home, and Poem’s dark ears fell to her skull as she returned her words. ”Everyone is fine. They’ve moved to the Islands off the coast for now.” She assured Motif was a kiss on her sister’s cheek. Sirius gaze was heavy upon her. ”I’m not going back with you.” She said gently, worried what Motif might say or react to the news. ”Edgar will find you, and he’ll make sure Dad comes for you.” She said, tears beginning to well up into her eyes. She only just returned her sister to her arms and she was going to be ripped away again.