so hold me

It was just Roan and Dapple for a long time, the majority of their lives. Speaking about her, knowing she was gone, her loss was still raw. Like it would take time for Iolaire to trust his words it would take time for his wound to heal. He wouldn’t stop feeling his sister’s loss, he could just redirect his focus to the dainty Armada healer. She was his light at the end of the tunnel, the reason for him to get up in the morning. Besides revenge Iolaire was the only thing he worked towards.

Iolaire shushes lightly when he took the blame again for Dapple’s tragic end. He wanted to believe her words but the what ifs haunted him. She’d already closed the distance between them and she held him more tightly to her chest as she assured him and kissed him softly. He could still honor her memory, she was right. He would kill the bear and he’d take Resin and Sirius with him. They wouldn’t leave the job unfinished. He nodded into her fur as she squeezed gently.

He aimed to press his forehead against hers as she thanked him for the glimpse into his past. He pressed his eyes closed and soaked in the love she offered. ”The best.” It didn’t feel right saying ‘She was’ it just hurt too much. She was the only sister he would ever have, she would always be a wonderful sister. ”She really deserved to be here.” He hated that she was gone. ”But I’m so glad you picked me up.”