that's the way I am, such a bitter pill

While she had given him the answer he had wanted, the words themselves did not hit right. His ears pulled back briefly, guilt softening his brewing anger. "You aren't being selfish." Azure murmured, moving in slightly so his frame would bump hers lightly while they walked. "I am." It was an easy enough thing to vocalize and accept, especially as he had no intention of not being selfish in this particular situation. He spoke it as if it was mere fact, unavoidable and as natural as breathing.

"I will stay with you for a few days. If I go to her too soon, she will be prepared for it." Besides, he would need time to pass the thought at least past his father. Azure would not seek permission from the Warlord for his right to a retaliation, but it was only fair that Sirius knew what was to come, in case he never arrived back home. Leaning over to brush his nose across her ear as they walked, he grounded himself against her scent and did his best to ignore the remnants of the bitch who had tainted it. "You will have your retribution, this I swear."

"Speech"