Helotes looked sharply as Columbine as he spoke, his words filled so deeply with sarcasm that it caused Helotes stomach to twist. His older brother hadn’t always been this way, in fact he had been quite pleasant in his youth, even in the face of the abuse. But ever since Kerberos had taken on another mate, Columbine had become more and more dark and it disturbed Helotes. He had once had a close connection to Columbine but now… even Helotes felt himself grow more cold. The only thing that warmed his heart now was Kaena and Zana.
He turned and listened as Jacinto spoke carefully, impressed that he was so easily standing up to Columbine. They were brothers after all but Jacinto did not stand a chance against Columbine and Helotes had been surprised that he had not been more injured in their last fight. But Jacinto brought up a good point; both he and Columbine could be blamed for the disappearance of their sister, but in Helotes’ opinion, neither should be.
With a sigh Helotes put a hand on either of their shoulders. He was not used to being the go between in their tiffs, a position usually held by Ilusion or their mother, but this was not the time to be against each other. Ambos saben hermana, sé cómo piensa. Ninguno de los dos tiene la culpa. Ilusion era una tontería ir después de Columbine, y lo más probable es enojado por la muerte de la madre. Darle una semana más o menos, y si ella no viene por aquí ... después de eso podemos ir a buscar. He spoke in their dialect again, his soul just aching to hear them speak as they once had, in better times… God he missed his mother... and Ilusion. Where was she?
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