Locke steadily held out a hand; Not trying to touch her, more of an invitation. "An' ye know tha's over, now. Ye never have ta set paw in tha' snow again, iffin ye don't wanna."

I know but every night I can hear it; the howling win, the chill of the snow, barking dogs, howling and growling wolves,the crack of the whip, and worse of all the cackling of the smugglers. Kai took a careful step toward him.

"Ah know it can hurt, lassie." Locke said quietly. "The memory won't leave ye, though. It helped make ye. An' frankly, Ah'm rather fond o' ye, rascal ye are sometimes."

Kai whinned, I know one of the memories though is just flat out terrifying.

"Ah don't doubt tha'," Locke responded, keeping his hand outstretched.

Kai took another step all while whinning, The one of the avalance with my family all but my brother Valco. I was the only survivor.
(Gtg)

Locke kept his gaze steady. "Lassie. That won't happen 'ere."

Kai's ears perked up and she grabbed Locke's coat and pulled him into the bushes and did the same for Selkie putting her tail over their mouthes.
Voices could be heard nearby.

Locke's ears perked up as he tried to catch wind of what was being said.

"Remind me why the boss wants Luner dead," A voice muttered.
"So he can take the throne," A grey stubby tail could be seen through the foilage.