A Solemn Time (2)

"Hello, little one." I greeted the little beastkin with a weak smile.

Much to my surprise, the little beastkin ran towards me with an even greater smile. 

As if beckoned, I knelt down and found myself a tad bit amused and confused. As soon as I knelt, the little beastkin crashed against my chest and wrapped her arms around me.

She was... happy to see me.

"How have you been?" I asked, hoping for an answer.

"I missed you." She said meekly.

Hearing this, my heart ached and I found myself pestered by guilt and shame. Indeed, I had left her to play and explore to her heart's content, but in doing so left her alone.

There was only so much a golem of war and a golem of labor could do. After all, they were not 'people' in the sense of wisdom and emotion.

Yet. I supposed. 

"I'm sorry," I apologized as I hugged her back, "I just don't want you to see scary things."

The beastkin looked at me and pouted, "Am brave!"