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"Maybe. A spirit can take any shape so sometimes you odn’t even know they are listening.” Hika shrugged lightly, hoping the answer gave the pup whatever reassurance he needed. Thankfully the sadness was sloughed off easily, though Hika knew all too well that pain never really went away. It was just easier to cover when you were smiling. Ricing grinned and reacted with horror at Hikaru’s story. When he was done the blue pelted boy laughed and declared how much he liked Hikaru and his stories.

"There are many terrible beasts I dare not mention lest they manifest here.” He warned him gently. "I’d much rather tell you about the dragons, kitsune, or kami.” Hikaru told him for example as the boy went on to try and say he wasn’t alone. He had a brother to rely one, but Hika couldn't imagine he was an older brother. His father was dead, and their mother had left them.

As he spoke it was obvious the sadness was overwhelming him as he spoke the truth and tried to hide his emotions. Carefully Hika inched forward and gently put his arms around the boy’s shoulders. "It’ll be okay.” He promised. "You’ll find your home.” Hikaru didn't have the authority to offer it to him, but if he followed him back to the Armada he would speak on the boy's behalf.

"Speech"