Do What We Must

Iki begged her not to cry but no amount of reassurance would ease the pain of this task or the feelings coming along with it. She felt bad for feeling bad, Venom wouldn’t be the one making any real sacrifice beyond her own offspring’s freedom. She did try to blink away the tears, they were no good use to her or to Ikigai. "I’m sorry,” she returned as she tried to blink back the emotions. It was all so much on her heart though. "I just love you so very much.” Iki reassured her softly, this wouldn’t be some hard life, she would be safe, she would be with their allies. There was no sadness beyond watching her princess spread her wings and fledge the nest. The nest that was emptying far too quickly for Venom’s liking. Maybe part of her feared being alone.

Venom really did need Ikigai’s determination to do this task for her family and for her empire. She put herself in this position so her siblings would not have to be. She was so brave and eager to do her duties. Her heart ached, but the sooner they would make some kind of agreement the better. "I’ll never be ready to let go of you,” She said earnestly and wrapped her arms back around Ikigai’s shoulders. "Before we leave here though, we’ll speak with Manea.”

"Venom"