He could only trust in the Great Ones that all would be well for her there. He feared her adoptive father might abuse her, but there was no way he could protect her when she wasn't at his side. His chest tightened. What if the song did not come to pass? What if the great circle of fate never brought her back to him?He clenched his hands into fists, struggling with himself not to go after her. His woman, yet not his woman. Did she know she took with her a little bit of his heart? With a heavy sigh, he swung onto his black.Are you ready? Old Man asked.No. Let her reach her wooden walls, eh? So she has no fear.
The character reflects on his deep concern for a woman he loves, who is now in the care of another man. He fears she might be subjected to abuse by her adoptive father, and despite his desire to protect her, he feels powerless to do so from a distance. This anxiety creates a sense of helplessness within him, as he worries about the uncertainty of their future and the fate that might separate them forever.
Amidst his turmoil, he battles with the urge to pursue her, feeling a strong connection yet recognizing that she is not truly his. His heart is burdened by the thought that she unknowingly carries a part of him with her. As he prepares to leave, he tells the Old Man to allow her a moment of peace, hoping she feels secure as she enters her new life. The tension and emotion in his thoughts highlight his deep attachment and the pain of their separation.
