If you love something, let it go

Sirius looked to the pupil, saw the sudden flare of anger in her eyes, and then defeat as Winter appeared, and she could not call his words out as lies. Sirius stepped closer, not invading her space, but close, as he dipped his head to her height. “For what it’s worth, I'm sorry” The Titan said, before turning and leaving her alone with the bird. He had made his choice, and now all he could do was wait, and hope, and see if she returned to him.

Winter ruffled her coat, and waited for the titan to leave before turning her attention to Poem. “Very angry man, wished to make bird-meat” she shook her little head, before folding a wing comfortingly over Poem’s side. “Sorry, very sorry. Winter went for help, came back, and Shaye was gone. Poem directed Winter, told me, find Alpha-Daughter here. She waits for you”