TAKE ME HIGH AND I'LL SING // introduction

He was thankful that his cubs were doing just fine, not injured physically and were finally freed of their abusive mother. He didn’t like Aphra, but she was the mother of his children, and the very least he could do was allow her to wean them off so he could take full care and custody. He hoped to repair any psychological damage that may have been done to them in the time spent with Aphra, understanding what pain and trauma was and not wanting his children to go through the same torture.

He was glad to see them talking amongst themselves, and making friends. Socialization at a young age was important, and he admittedly was excited to see them thriving. He watched from around the corner as they grabbed their lunch and sat down to eat with another cub, likely one of Aphra’s as well. If that child needed a positive parental figure, he would take them under his wing, too.

He decided that now was a good time to come out of the shadows to sit with his family for a meal, grabbing a snack for himself and laying down next to them with a smile beneath his mask.

“Hello, Astraea and Katsuki.” Devraj gave a nod of his head and turned to look in the direction of Angelembrace. “You may join us if you wish. The more the merrier.” Not that the cub should need an invitation, but he would give them one anyways.

“I trust that you are doing well?”