why

Orca was far too young to understand the complexity of a romantic relationship and what it meant…All she knew was that her mom and dad loved each other and they stayed together…well…until Whittaker and Heloise left them. Was that the problem? They didn’t love them anymore? The confused thoughts continued to flow in her mind as Acere lowered himself to his belly so he could lay next to her. She smiled slightly, almost hopeful for good words to come from his mouth, but it was short lived as he scooped her closer, dragging her slightly on the deck til she was pressed close to him. Her eyes closed briefly as he licked her brow, tail thumping behind her at the display of affection.

Mismatched gaze went from happy to sad as he spoke. The slight smile fading on her façade as it sank in. Her brow furrowed, ears falling back, she could see the pain it caused him to say that he didn’t know where they were and that they couldn’t search… her eyes watered, tears spilling over. His head lay next to hers and she scooted closer, attempting to bump her snout to his. “Do…they not love us anymore? Did we do something wrong?” She whimpered, trying to understand. How could they just leave and not come back?