We stand alone, united

Locha let go a breath she didn't know she had been holding when Volatge's howl echoed around the cove. It felt as if her lungs had been holding the burden since her big brother left. But still she couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong. Perfectly balanced on her seaweed covered rocks, the girl hopped from one to the other and then landed on the black-sanded shore. Dry for once, Locha bounded up to Volty and Glace with a smile, but immediately slowed when she saw them clearly. She was quiet until she reached Volty and rubbed his shoulder lovingly. After moving back a little so she was in front of the pair she asked quietly "What happened? No siblings, then?