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[I-I need to go.]
{Hold it.}
[He'll freeze to death at this rate.]
{So he would.}
The silver majestic stag tightened her jaw at the indifference as she slowly lowered her head.
{If he can't even do this much, do you even need to bother with him? I suppose I do understand somewhat that his lineage makes him special to you and he could be what you're looking for, but trust me if he is fal-}
[He is a child!]
The stag stood up as shouted but immediately after ame to understand her involuntary outburst, with wide eyes she immediately lowered her head somewhat before hurriedly apologizing,
[F-forgive me exalted one. It was merely.. merely ... my worries. I'll accept my punishment. But first, I cannot.. absolutely cannot let him die. Please, you must understand.]
The stag said as she stood while simultaneously looking towards the mare with apologetic eyes and sneakily eyeing the sinking boy with dread.