I'm here for a cup of sugar

Kotori’s first time hearing of a family member dying had been his mother but, that had been when he was a child and later learned she hadn’t died after all.  More than the remembrance of her presumed passing did he remember the assumed-dead return alive.  Some of his siblings had been overjoyed at their mom’s return and, that certainly was a natural thing.  Kotori had just felt confused and awkward by it then, leaving an emotional gap between himself and his mom.  

Kotori had been setting up a pelt to tan, its ends stretched between tree branches to the ground.  He gave a cursory glance to make sure Fang had got the last rope tight enough before loping to where his father was waiting.  As sure as Sirius wondered how his son was managing Kotori was more curious of how his father was holding together.  His gaze swept over his dad for signs of how much stress he was under, wondering the reason for the call.

“Dad,” Just one word but it was said with sincere gladness to see his father show up.  “I hadn’t expected to see you here now but, it’s good to see you.”  The cheer hesitated for a moment to add a bit of concern, “how are you doing?”  Any emotions Kotori felt to his mom’s death were things that would seemingly be kept to himself as there was no sign of grief on him.  

"Kotori Fatalis"