Something new?

Kotori was content to sit and wait while the girl swam about.  Swimming was a good thing to be used to in case ever necessary and it was a great way of exercising.  It would be a hike back up the falls after the time here and Kotori planned to go slow if needed and have the tiny child make it home on her own paws.  He’d protect her from any danger that crept up but he’d also have her get a good workout to grow strong.

When she got into the shallows and sat the little girl answered his question about the Elysium waters before throwing a curveball question at Kotori.  Discussion of water was tossed aside as he was stuck with deciding how to answer the innocent question.  “I’m waiting for a mate who I would like to have pups with.” That was the simplest answer.  She was small and young but maybe it was better to have good advice now than make the same mistake Kotori did later in life.  “I thought I had found the right wolf but it didn’t work out.  I waited to long and lost her.  If you ever love someone Aia, don’t wait to tell them.”  

It was an awkward thing to discuss, especially with a small child but maybe things would have worked out better if someone had told him this as a child.  Not everyone had to learn some lessons the hard way.  Kotori wouldn't repeat his mistake at least.  The next potential mate he found would be told straight away once Kotori made his decision.

"Kotori"