Soon enough Itoito had arrived with Harakore in tow, what few things they had on their backs. "We're ready to go." she said. "Hopefully the guy after us can't find this next place..."
Kaitiaki sighed in relief... Good. They could get going to the Grove now, where they’d be safe... or, if not completely safe, at least have a bit more protection.
He crawled over to his mates, and one by one, he pressed his head up underneath their chins, and purred softly... A small gesture to help calm them down, and silently say ‘I love you.’
“Either way, we’re... we’re going to make sure you two are out of harm’s way,” he assured them. “It’s going to... be okay...”
There was a strange calm in his voice again... Perhaps the seriousness of the situation, or... something else. But regardless, he adjusted his pack on his shell and gestured for them to follow him.
“Jay and the others will catch up... for now, stay close... And keep your eyes peeled i-in case he does show up...”