The past and the future are much the same

Mortis shook his head no as soon as Hikaru offered his assistance. He obviously didn’t comprehend the whole of the story from those few sentences. Mortis shed more tears, though because of his loss or because of Hikaru’s offer he wasn’t sure. Still, he timidly tried to reach up and dry a couple of his tears. Mortis went on, Halo had gone of her own volition with one of their children almost six months ago now. From the look on Mortis’ face he had lost hope of her return.

"So, what would you have me do?” He asked, somewhat fearfully. Hika didn’t know what he would do if Mortis sent him away now. He just wanted to be part of Mort’s life, even if he was just a friend to lean on.

"Speech"