Because he hadn’t told her.
He had told her plenty, more than he had told most in Helovia. But he had not told her how similar her appearance was to his dead mate. How does one bring that up? How does one bring such a thing up? And he had been using her to built a wall of light between him and his dark past. He had been using her— that realization clattered in his skull, so much so that he nearly missed Aji’s silken, curt reply to both himself and Rexanna.
It brought him to the present, eyes snapping towards the serpent. That was enough, it was time for him to remove his dangerous friend. This fact was only expounded upon by the effortless snub Aji afforded Rexanna by appreciating only Rein’s welcome. His teeth clenched once, suppressing the urge to sigh and roll his eyes heavenward, “Aji,” his weary voice held a futile warning. He knew his friend would say and do as he pleased.
He lowered his great head turned his full attention to the colt, “Well met, little Rein. Try not to cause your mother too much trouble,” he then raised his head to fix a complicated gaze on the Thief’s, “Congratulations on your child, Rexanna.” The words, though simple, were heavy and spoke volumes.
He looked to Kiuaji, “Let us go to the World’s Edge.”
@Kiuaji @Rexanna @Rein we can finish it up here? Or do another round of posting? whatever you guys want!