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Life was not fair. Talon had always liked the idea of karma; of good things happening to nice people, while the bad ones were punished. But why did he deserve abandonment? He'd never done anything bad in his entire life! Another soft whimper escaped his lips, feeling so unbelievably helpless and sad. He had always been rather introverted, even as a pup -- and he felt even more like retracting into himself, not wanting to see or talk to anyone. But he would, for his family's sake, and try to figure out where they had gone.

She laughed gently, and it elicited a smile from the young boy, despite the tears that continued to well in his eyes. "I'd like that a lot, Euph," he nodded readily, glad she offered to spend the night with him. Talon knew he would feel better after a long night of sleep, especially after swimming all the way to the island with the green sand and back again.

He was never very affectionate with anyone besides his family, but he liked Euph and was comfortable around her -- as well as feeling very vulnerable and afraid. He was willing to curl against her belly, folding his limbs so he was merely a ball of fur and bones. It would not take him long at all to fall asleep. Before he fell unconscious, though, he whispered softly, "Thank you."
- exit Talon -