there's no way out of this dark place

Iolaire kissed Indigo between the ears once more. She felt for him. She really, really did. If she could have taken the pain away from the sweet boy, she would have. This was his first lesson in love. It didn't matter who he loved. Not in her eyes. It mattered only as long as Sirius was in charge of the Armada. At some point there would be a transfer of power. That was what the race for heir was all about. Perhaps Azure or Mortis wouldn't care as much as their father. Iolaire didn't want to tell Indigo that though. Not now. She didn't want to get his hopes up.

The small woman placed her forehead against Indy's and spoke softly. "Just because you can't be together doesn't mean that you can't continue to love one another, you know. I know for a fact that Aslatiel adores you. She's followed you around since the day you were born." She did know because she'd been there. Just as she would be there for the next litter that was on the way. "Give it time, but you two should never stop speaking to one another because of this. Distance is good, but never sever your bond." She gave him a squeeze. "You'll regret it, darling."