There is no cure for age

Life was constantly moving too fast. He did not remember feeling that way in his youth. With the flood, and the recovery of his children, Sirius knew too much time had passed since this competition began. He had never intended to delay it this long. Ah, but life had a way of sneaking up in him.

He made his way into the Col, and settled in beside the fire pit, leaning against a stack of wood, and tossing the occasional piece into the flames. He knew the decision he had made was no easy one, and while he was wary about regrets, he knew he had no true choice. Better to do this now, while he still had strength in his bones. Better to let it be a choice, instead of snatched from him. He tilted his head back, and called for Andy, so she might be one of the first to get the news.