No See, Long Time

Arachne listened to Cerberus, her silver-blue gaze softening at the reassurance. The mention of her littermates, still surviving, warmed her heart and a small smile flickered across her face. "That is comforting to know," she affirmed, the relief apparent in her voice. She mulled over his words gently, like a leaf floating on the still waters of the Kamui Delta. "I'd love to see them again," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. The thought brought her a mixture of joy and apprehension, an emotion that felt as complex and layered as the delta around her.

Feeling the warmth of her brother's reassurances seep into her, she allowed herself a small chuckle at his humorous declaration that he'd take the blame for any trouble. "You're too kind, Cerberus," she said, her silver-hued eyes gleaming with gratitude. She nodded in understanding as he mentioned having to return to the pack, picking up on the sense of duty in his tone. "Of course," she replied, her voice the epitome of understanding. "And thank you... for everything.” As they stood there on the threshold of parting ways, a strange and new sense of family connection was kindling within her.

The silence of the wetlands stretched around them, broken only by the gentle lapping of the river against the muddy banks and the distant calls of prey animals on the large island. It was a soft, gentle sound, echoing in harmony with Arachne's quietude. Her delicate features softened further as she contemplated his words, drinking them in like the crisp new season air.

And in the end, she offered him a nod of farewell, her gaze steady on his before she was the first to turn away. It was an act of respect, she thought, to give him the space to move on first. Her heart felt heavy with unspoken sentiment she didn’t quite understand. But there would be another time she encountered Cerberus. She was certain of it.

-exit Arachne-
"Arachne Klein"