Cal nodded, though of course, he'd still get the human something if he needed it. Since the other didn't ask about his plans Cal didn't tell him, instead, he slipped on his shoes again and made sure he had what he needed before leaving. He walked through the forest for some time until he finally came to a small clearing, much smaller than the one they passed to go to the springs. Within it were small wildflowers and grasses, but at the far end rested a willow tree, the branches cascading down, some brushing the ground. Small red flowers coated the tree and shone in the light from the moon, leaving a blanket of them on the ground bellow.<br/><br/>Cal walked over and set about tidying up. He placed the flowers he'd brought against the side of the tree and removed the remnants of what had been another bouquet from some time ago. He also took the small glass cup that rested there and brought it to a nearby stream and washed it out, returning and placing it by the flowers before he sat down, pulling out the bottle of wine and pouring some into the glass before taking a swig from the bottle.<br/><br/>The vampire leaned back against the trunk of the tree and looked up at the sky through its branches for a long while before he began speaking. His voice was soft but kind, his crimson eyes rather sullen though he did manage a slight smile. He spoke about the past few months, about his family and his being bonded to the human. He talked about the ceremony and about work, about living with a human who didn't seem to dislike him too much. He mentioned Sol, and added that he had Sarah working at his home now where she would be safe from his family. He then spoke softly about keeping his promise, though that it was getting harder these days with the bonded human living with him. He talked this way for a long while, his words calm and slow, he didn't have a need to rush through the story, not when no one was actually listening. He knew that... But somehow he still found himself doing such a foolish thing every time he came to this painful place. Perhaps it was just another way that he continued to punish himself, as though one day it would allow him to move on, or maybe just to repent.