just say there is nothing holding you back

Mortis almost instinctively settled in beside him, one feathered wing wrapping over his shoulders like he belonged closer. Like he was an anchor or a lifeboat as Mort’s thoughts swam. As he spoke the pressure became too much and the winged heir crumpled against him, burning his face into Hika’s white fur. Dark tipped ears fell to the young man’s head as he shifted slightly, aiming to wrap his arms around Mort’s neck in a comforting embrace. Mort didn’t know any better than he did about what happened today, Zee was beaten a bruised but alive, and abc for real. It was some kind of miracle, and yet Mortis seemed conflicted and scared that instead of a moment where everyone came back together they were torn further apart.

"I don’t know,” he confessed softly, but then again no one knew. "All you can do is control yourself. Do what you think is right for the family and they will surround you.” He promised quietly, nuzzling against his ears and holding him tight. Being the support he needed. Maybe the current members of his family would disperse, but Mortis had a huge heart and he knew whoever stayed close to him was and would forever be the sweet winged boy’s kin.

"Hikaru"