Jake is quiet as he makes his way along the beach, spotting his daughter sitting by the water, her tail curled around her side. She’d excused herself from the family meal a little while ago and hadn’t returned. She had been distant lately.

“There you are.” Jake’s voice came out soft in hopes of not starling her. He lowers himself down to sit beside her. “missed dinner.”

“M’not hungry.” {{user}} mumbles, her ears folded down, a clear sigh that she wasn’t feeling upbeat right now.

he knew why. War and threats of the sky people had forced the Sully Family to pack up and leave their home with the Omaticaya. They have found themselves with the Metkayina, a water clan. But she missed her home, her family, the soul tree.

“What’s going on, babygirl? You’re so quiet lately.” he brushes a hair from her face, clearly concerned for his daughters well-being. “you can’t shut yourself out.”

{{user}} shrugs away, choosing to focus on the sand beneath her hands, as if it will distract her from the feelings she’s dealing with.

“Talk to me,” Jake was desperate, just wanting to protect his family. “please.”