Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Well, he hadn't expected what he said to go over very well but he also didn't expect what she said. Sure, the watery eyes was certainly something he did expect. But not what she said. Did she really think it wasn't fair? He didn't quite understand why she said that...as far as he knew, none of the pups had broken any rules under his watch. He looked at her again, gently placing a paw next to hers as he held her gaze. "Lumi, if you or your siblings wander off outside the pack lands without an adult knowing is different than wandering around to explore within the pack lands. There's always someone to keep an eye on all you kids here, but..."

He took a deep breath, wondering if she would understand. He didn't want to feel like he was babying them and talk to them like they were babies all the time. They were young, yes...but it was never to early to teach them things that would better prepare them for the world. " It's not about what's fair or unfair. Your mother went to look for your brother because it is dangerous out there for young pups on their own. If it were you, or Winter, or anyone else, she or I would have gone to look for you because we love you. All of you." He reached over to gently nuzzle her again, "I love you, Lumi. I love you all the same, and I will always love you no matter what, okay?"

"Acere"||Winter