Strangers When We Meet

Azure · 07-20-2021, 10:37 PM

Sirius’ furious form in the distance brought Az’s heart to beat quick in his chest. The warlord chased his bat, snapping and swiping in what Azure could only think was misdirected anger. A good idea then, that he’d sent Diablo rather than going off to find Sirius himself. The bat curved his wings, cutting through the sky at just enough height to keep himself free of the warlord’s roaming teeth and claws, but low enough to taunt him onwards. Seeing his master brought a new speed to his steady flapping, and soon he was back safe between the young adult’s shoulder blades, Sirius having paused in his chase.

Seeing his father standing in stunned silence brought emotion to Az that he couldn’t put a name to. He shuffled his oversized paws, swallowed, and cleared his throat. “Don’t kill the bat, he’s the only one who’ll remember how to get back to Mom.” His words were cautious, deflective. Az - while usually quite demanding of attention - knew he was in a shit spot here. Either he’d have to admit he’d failed in his job to protect her, or he’d need to deal with the smothering love of a parent who’d thought he’d lost a child. Mentioning Sirius’ wife was a calculated way to throw the attention off himself, otherwise he might die of either embarrassment or shame where he stood. An apology was warranted, but he couldn’t bring himself to say the words.

"Speech"
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"You."

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