“What’s wrong Taka?” Killian asks.

…

Taka does not move.

Though the jar rests on its side, he does not come out.

Blue mist drifting quietly around him.

Killian lets out a small breath before sitting at his desk.

He will come out when he wants to.

…

Between each report, he glances over.

Taka has not moved. 

…

“Do you want a cookie?” Killian asks.

…

Nothing.

“Do you want to go for a horseback ride?”

…

Silence.

Killian looks down at the letter in front of him. 

‘Going smoothly. If all goes well, we will return tomorrow.

-Captain Rowan Followell’

...

"You miss him, don't you?"

The blue mist never fades.

…

Killian lets out a defeated breath.

“He will be back soon…”

“He always keeps his promises.”

…

Killian's eyes drift back to the jar.

He hasn’t come out for two days…

…

Please come back soon Rowan…