The Past Tastes Bittersweet

She didn't know what to think or say. Her voice would pop the bubble that surrounded them, bringing their attention to her. Confusion was evident on her tattered features, her gaze resting on Maija, knowing that the golden woman would see it. What was going on? Maija would be the first to break their touch, moving closer to herself and away from her brother. She would watch the woman with uncertainty. She couldn't imagine that her sister would forgive him quite so easily, or so soon. Soft words would reach her ears, causing a small fake smile to tightly lift her lips. "Memories are returning and I'm healing, but I can't say the same for Cru." Her words were soft, though Taurig would have heard if he wanted to. She had no gotten to see her sister since returning home, so she had not been able to speak of the strain that drove a wedge between her and her mate. Her gaze would drop briefly, before quickly flickering back her sister. This was not the time to discuss her martial issues. This was about them.

"Are you doing ok?" Her voice was even, her true concern flickering across her features, so as to go unnoticed by her lurking brother. Her gaze would harden as she looked past her sister to her brother, who stood silently, his face expressionless. Hackles bristled before lying flat again. She should have told him, warned him, to stay away from Maija. They had both come to far in their lives to have it all ruined all over again. Tension tightened her shoulders, her concern and anger battling for the upper hand. She had nothing right now to say to her brother, she didn't even know what to say. Had Maija told him about her child and lover? Or was she going to keep it a secret? Questioned filled her mind and her eye, but she was unable to speak them just yet. Perhaps her sister would stay for the night, if she was willing to leave her youngster alone for the night. "You should stay with me tonight. I don't want you traveling alone at night." She made her point perfectly clear while extending the invitation to the golden woman. Taurig would end up tied to a tree if necessary.

"Burn Baby Burn"