there's no way out of this dark place

He was such a sweet boy. She could tell that he was worried, but he didn't say a thing about it. Io couldn't help but smile softly as he lay at her feet. She rose and moved forward, placing a kiss on his brow before settling back. He really didn't have to be so far away. She was weak, but she wouldn't break.

The boys voice was soft as he spoke, asking whether or not she'd spent much time in the garden. "Unfortunately no. I'm sure it's a mess." With Meadow having gone there wasn't anyone to pull weeds and make sure that things were watered. Basilisk had been doing a bit, but he was very new to the whole process. Perhaps she would step out to the garden today with Roan's help. Or maybe Indigo would want to walk outside with her.

Indy's voice rose again, and she could feel the pain in his words. Io furrowed her brow and placed a dainty paw over one of his massive dark paws. "You can talk to me about anything, Indy. Anything, any time." What was bothering him so? "Tell me what's wrong, darling." She hoped that she would be able to help him.