The dark-furred hybrid's grin remained, but in a more tempered way. She liked talking about her father, and she did not get to do so frequently enough. Few remained who recalled his brutality, it seemed -- only the ancient bones of creatures like her mother, betrayers like the dead Aston woman. Well -- she had done her part. She had given the surname strength again and passed it along to some of her children, some of whom would grow up and perhaps have children of their own. Her father's lineage would continue, thanks to her.
Soul and? the hybrid inquired, having no idea who the woman's mother was. Strength is more than just one's physical body. Who stands behind you is just as important as how strong you are -- if not more important, the hybrid explained patiently. This was truthful, and sound advice as far as Eris saw it. Haku lost his pack, and he lost the better part of his strength. That is why he fell. Before her, she saw the faint motion of the bay's water beyond the rise of the sharp coastline. The smell of salt was thicker on the air here, and she half turned in her saddle toward Lilin. If that's all? Call on me again, if you don't wish to forget your father.
Eris is by Alaine!
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