We Were Born Sick {Tinaro}

As Alvin stared at the fish for what seemed like forever, his brother would come and take a seat beside him and would block his concentration as the fish took flee any way. He was a bit startled as he realized that Tinaro had approached him, but would only give him a small glance that didn't hold any sort of sadness or excitement. Maybe he reflected Tinaro and didn't realize it, but he would look out over the other side of the river, wondering what wolves lived over there. Maybe it was better on the other side, and if he could he would push Tinaro over there for a happier life.

Alvin felt closer to Tinaro; they played more than he and Mingan did as younger pups. In fact, the only real sociable act was the fight they had. Of course besides sleeping and eating, they didn't have any huge memories to go by.

After a few moments of silence, Alvin would look down at the water again but this time would let his voice break the sound.

"This is where dad died."

He tilted his head a little though his voice was only stating a fact. He couldn't remember if Esper told them this is where it happened... But somehow, he just knew. Someone must have told him at some point, or maybe Esper sung them a nighttime lullaby while they slept. Or maybe it was just her weeping... His voice held no sort of agony or joy to that fact, but it wasn't like it could be another thing on his brother's mind...

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