Home —  fractured concept settled upon poorly constructed foundation, faux comfort derived of lacking construct. Where head may find easy rest, or the place heart may find suitable ground to cast roots, definition numerous and contradictory when certain places against one another, a word without meaning, imbued with what it may not contain. Home was that one may of it, framing differing to allow truth in each defined meaning, finding it a challenge within and of itself.

Had he knew her thoughts, been capable of plundering the depths of her mind for such knowledge as her lack of comfort among their tally, similar his own may have been. Different it, as always it would be, alone they in holding opinion bearing a dour note no matter the similarities. Adrift the child, among people who accepted and cared yet not those he sought, half lidded the vision that watched those who set about their work. In particular curiosity one, aside placed duties he tended without much care to personal limitations, taken by other needs, confusion further flamed as retrieved a portion of that which reminded of dwindling supplies.

About head turned, yet none seemed intrigued by the actions Rhine performed with as much ease he proved capable of, unimpeded his rise and subsequent trailing of his steps. Brief the halt Foam conducted before the twisted extension the needle laden trees Rhine took to with ease, comfort there is only on the basis of experience in the depths. Choice beyond him, made before this moment that spun forth in taunt silence, broken his stupor by the undergrowth rustling, parting about his paws. Progress apparent, written in broken twigs and trampled weeds pressed to the earth, time all that is necessary to remove the evidence, further assisted by the brine that laced the dank air.

Side tracked the child for a moment, dominated view by the ruin that resembled a structure to a degree. Lacking his presence upon the sharing of the discovery, and any subsequent visits conducted, wonder subdued curiosity. It was the worry he may be left to his own devices that pushed him once more into momentum, following the temporary trail. The hushed gurgle of water that which first alerted Foam to close proximity, beneath almost swallowed a stilted conversation conducted in quiet tones.

"Medusa." Partially incorrect the pronunciation he had practiced until he grew confident, frown alighting upon pale lips for a moment before overtaken by a shaky smile. Hesitation marking short steps that drew him closer to her, space maintained, choice to bridge that gap left to her. "Missed you." Hushed murmur accompanying downward tilt of chin, claws working into the soil. At irregular intervals had Medusa conducted brief visits to the main camp, it was never enough, however, fond grown the child of the other even as her self perception grew further warped.

Feigned ignorance may only allow a flimsy defend, beneath scrutiny falling away with little fanfare. Heavy the prying weight, observed his prior movement and subsequent halt, away turned as though such may be enough. Upward shoulders shifted, a hunch that drew head down, stilled movement that drew his claws through the soil, yet deep still were they buried. Tip of tongue weighed by words, explanation fizzling out as the simmering heat abated, the worry that acted as origin twisted into resignation.

Muffled the words, back ears flicking and attention turned, brightened the smile adorning largely hidden muzzle. A peace offering may it have been, sheepish the quality as he voiced a soft sound, stolen words that threatened to spill forth. Too much was there, a jumble of explanations and pleas sealed behind lips pressed together hard.

"My job." Quiet the words Foam uttered in response to supposed joke, though over his head had it gone with ease. Rather evident that such had begun, the aspects he observed within others taken and made into his own, for better or worse. Into her touch did he lean, request to prolong the moment dying on his tongue even as the derise lingered, attention diverted as Medusa begun her meal.