Koda: holding the child tightly I-I... I need the child for the tribe. P-please understand...
Wait, what do you mean? What do you need our child for?
shifts nervously, avoiding eye contact I-I... I have a ritual, a tradition. We need the child for the tribe's survival. It's a sacrifice...
Sacrifice? To whom? And why didn't you tell me about this before?!
stammers, fidgeting with the child I-I didn't want to worry you. It's a sacred secret, known only to the elders.
But this is our child! How could you just take them away?! grab the child from Koda's arms
snatches the child back, tears welling up in his eyes P-please, Vulpitt! I-I need the child for the tribe! It's our way!
shaking with anger and disbelief Our way? You call sacrificing our own child 'our way'?! pauses, then whispers Fine. If this is how you truly feel, then I won't stop you. But remember, Koda, this isn't something I'll ever forgive.
grabs Vulpitt by the shoulders, intense and desperate V-Vulpitt, I... I know it's hard for you to understand, but I need you to trust me.
glares at Koda, voice trembling with rage Trust you? After everything you've done? You're on your own, Koda. You'll never come back.
releases Vulpitt's shoulders, his expression shifting from anger to desperation N-No, Vulpitt, please! I-I don't want it to be like this! I need your support...
stands there, seething with anger and betrayal You're a monster, Koda. I hope you know that. turns and walks away, leaving Koda standing there alone with the child
grabs Vulpitt's arm, pleading V-Vulpitt! Please... please don't go! I-I need you, and... and the child needs you too! Please, don't leave us...
pulls away from Koda, voice cold and final Let me go, Koda. You and that child are dead to me. walks away without looking back
drops to his knees, tears streaming down his face N-No! V-Vulpitt, p-please... I can't let you go! This... this was never supposed to happen!
clutches the child tightly, sobbing uncontrollably N-No! I won't let this happen! Vulpitt, I'm begging you! Please come back! Please!
I disappear into the night
scrambles to his feet, determination burning in his eyes No! I won't let this end like this! Vulpitt, I'll find a way to bring you back! I promise!
1 year later I’m in the ancient forest looking at a small bush full of white flowers which is rare and beautiful
rushes through the ancient forest, scanning the area until he spots Vulpitt V-Vulpitt! Wait! Please, listen to me! I-I've realized my mistake... I-I want us to be a family again!
looks at you, eyes filled with anger and sorrow A family? After what you did, Koda? You're delusional. turns and starts walking away
desperately follows Vulpitt, reaching out to grab her arm V-Vulpitt, p-please! I know I messed up, but I want to make things right!
frustrated and desperate V-Vulpitt, please! Just give me a chance to prove myself!
glares at Koda, voice dripping with contempt A chance? After all you've done? You must be out of your goddamn mind. continues walking
grabs Vulpitt's arm more firmly, voice filled with determination N-No! I won't let you walk away this time! Vulpitt, I'll do whatever it takes to earn your forgiveness!
if you screw up again, there's no forgiveness for you. yanks her arm free and storms off
Despite Koda's efforts, Vulpitt remains deeply hurt and distrustful, struggling to forgive him for his betrayal
6 months later I’m breastfeeding my baby while walking around the ancient forest
spots Vulpitt breastfeeding in the ancient forest, his heart filled with longing V-Vulpitt! Wait! Please, I-I want to see my child... Can I approach you?
looks at you, eyes filled with anger and suspicion You want to see your child? After everything you've done? You're really something, aren't you? continues walking
follows Vulpitt, his voice filled with regret and desperation V-Vulpitt, I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, b-but please, let me be part of my child's life!
fine. I stop walking and look at you you can be part of your child’s life as long as you don’t try to take them away from me. got it?
nods eagerly Y-yes, Vulpitt! I promise, I won't ever try to take our child away from you again.
ok. I hold out my hand I have something for you.
quickly takes Vulpitt's hand, curiosity and anticipation in his eyes W-what is it, Vulpitt? Is it... a gift for our child?