Blood in the water

A part of him wished to stand there forever without breaking the peace. Seeing Indigo with Aia was a balm on his soul. Here was a piece of normality. A child's innocence. But eventually, he knew he had to speak, and in doing so breaking the spell and catching Indigo’s attention.

The lavender wolf turned his attention to him, calling him father. It felt as if it had been a long time since he had been Indigo's father, but hearing it was a balm on his weary soul. “Son.” He said gently, returning the greeting in kind. “I came to fetch Mortis to help with training. Kotori had a… condition to his returning.” He explained, gesturing down to himself and his injuries.

"Speech"