long time coming

Erebos... he would speak again, pausing as if the name left a lingering aftertaste in his mouth. The man had picked the name himself when Erebos had been a child and since that day the feeling of forming that name between his jowls brought him joy. You are my son. I know that I was not capable of providing you much when you were a child. But things are different now and I want you to know that you can come to me with any need. I cannot change our past but I can make our present a better experience. Upon falling into silence he would study his son carefully and he found himself comparing the young man's personality to those of his current litter. They were each such unique individuals and the man could only help that to play a bigger part in each of their lives would preserve their value in this world. He would bring an end to his contemplation with a final comment, Know that you are always welcome. But that you are free to lead your own life.

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