Nogitsune listened closely to her words, a melody of comfort despite her strong tones. He gave her a nod of understanding as she spoke of their own story and he knew she was correct but almost wondered if there was ever more to their story, know of the sunset goddess that walked in the shadows of the trees wondered of her family and life before himself, he had even thought back to his own life before her. He noticed her muzzle and pressed his own against hers gazing deeply into her eyes.

Phaedra spoke once more and his gaze looked sorrowed. “I am sorry for the loss of your mother I don’t doubt she sits on one of the brightest stars and watches over you. The search for truth is one everyone must make, to believe as they have been taught to or forge their own path and find their own light, I do not believe your family feels betrayed and should you return to the siblings and cousins they would be joyous of your return, no one could hold hate to you my light. Of this I am certain, and if you wish to meet with them once more do as you feel within.” He felt sorrowful she felt as though she had betrayed her family and he wished she could ease the conscience and any pain she felt inside.

As she pulled her muzzle away he boldly took a step closer in an attempt to nuzzle her neck, as if to try and affirm the fact she wasn’t wrong in her actions before stepping back once more. She had asked for his family, something that had been a long time coming but still a topic he wasn’t overly proud of. “My father, he wasn’t kind neither was my mother. They gave my siblings and my life and lessons of it but I never knew them well enough. I loved them though, in some way. My real family was made by the riverside, an angel princess by blood named Shiloh and a wonder named Aviias, they became my family more than my own blood.

Nogitsune’s eyes saddened briefly before speaking again. “If anyone has betrayed their family it was me.” He dropped his muzzle slightly in thought but was encouraged to speak again. “I learned how to swim and fish with my new family they never taught in harsh ways, they were warm and much larger, I was only a pup but they made me happy. Sometimes I wonder what the angles would have said and if my pack found out of our secrets” said half laughing to himself before his face grew more serious. “I would love to know of your life my light but I also encourage us to find a place to call home for seasons or so, I desire your safety as much as your will.” fighting the dive to be lost in thought he looked to her to speak.