The sound of hushed whispers and whimpers call out to me as I find my females huddled together wary of the situation. I walk towards them with softness in my eyes.
"I will return soon. Will you all stay strong and wait for me?" I say gently as my females nod eagerly. The youngest one rushes toward me putting her arms around my hips as she still hasn't grown tall enough to reach my shoulders.
I hug her back tightly, looking down at her I wipe the tears that fall uncontrollably. "I'll be back soon. Remember your duties?" I ask her putting a strand of hair behind her ear.
"H-Help the elders a-and b-behave w-well." She says in between hiccups as I put my forehead upon hers.
"Good." I whisper letting her go. As she reaches the rest of the females, I give them one last encouraging
