"Who would I tell?" He honestly can't think of anyone he would tell off the top of his head. Sarah's gone, and so is Hawke. He's still upset with Tony and Gene, plus he knows they're busy anyway. Maybe Katara, but... It hurts to think about Waterbending. Even using the water skein she made him makes him sad, yet it's too useful not to use.

Akito scratches Sand Tiger at the joint where wing meets shoulders, earning an noise that clearly pleased noise, followed by the creature butting its head gently against his chest. The shangpari remind him so strongly of dogs despite their appearance. It's still hard for him to imagine killing one for food, but it's an important part of the kedan custom and so he won't argue against it.

"I think I'll let him eat what he wants while I groom him."