Thanatos tentatively placed a gentle hand over Darryn's knee and gave a subtle stroke with his thumb. He could read his husband easily and sensed the distress in him even though there was no sign of it to be found.

For his part, he too felt the sting of loss at Yorolaie's decision, but ore over he was concerned for the boys safety. Vestilibrium was a dangerous place for one working against it, as Yorolaie did.

He would have words with Leifd, that was certain. Words and warnings.