Little Star Wanderers
A single birth for Hylusians is rare. When a babe is born alone, everyone knows what it means. Except the babe, of course.
These pups aren't intentionally shunned or mistreated. But they catch on pretty quickly that something isn't right. They feel unsettled and out of place. And people treat them differently.
Parents can take different approaches. Some will try to shelter the lone pup till they think it's old enough to understand. Others will make it all clear right away and try to prepare their little one for the life ahead from the very start. Neither choice seems to be better than the other.
While no one is intentionally unkind of these pups, there is a problem within society that feeds into a Star Wanderer's natural loneliness. Because they know a Star Wanderer isn't going to stay, people inadvertently avoid getting too close to them.
Lone pups learn quickly that being alone means staying alone. They grow up feeling unwanted and othered. They often become defensive and untrusting. This makes it difficult to bond with others, even when they eventually do find a home.
