the reason is you

Siren wasn’t a leader, and leading the two women home was not a pleasant walk. Siren was sore, tired, and hungry by the time they set paw to the floating barrel bridge. Emotionally she felt drained as well, the girl said little on the journey back and tried to listen less when Dalila would offer small thoughts or tips as they walked. Siren pushed the thoughts of guilt away. This wasn’t just a burden of necessity. She rid herself of many belongings to acquire the best product for Chimera, and unlike Dalila she had to keep her in her mind as a tool. Bred, born, raised, and trained specifically to be a living tool. To be used as her owner saw fit.

As dainty paws touched the sand she felt herself stiffen with tension as she doubted herself. Was this the right choice, would Chimera take this in a way completely different than what she expected like when she brought up taking full custody of Dalila? She felt like she couldn’t ever really know, but her paws carried her further anyway.

She saw his massive form down the beach. The sun was closing on the horizon and he was sprawled out on the sand, his toes touching the water as the waves danced up to meet him. Siren’s caramel ears lowered to her skull as she paused for a moment, dual toned eyes taking in his almost peaceful pose. Siren loved her brother, Chimera took care of her. He was the only family that was devoted to her.

”Chi..” Her voice cracked from misuse over the journey home. ”Chimera,” Siren called out more confidently as she approached but motioned for Dalila and Aliana to stay where they were as Siren approached Chimera. Her beautiful doe eyes found his features as the corners of her pale lips pulled back slightly. ”I’m sorry I made you upset,” she started shyly, still wishing that night had played out differently. ”I thought about what you said though, and I got you something.” Siren said softly as she looked back to Dalila and the smaller woman she had purchased all on her own.

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