Lorag let out an annoyed sigh, with his frustration clearly not going away. "Look, I don't know what you want from me. This is my choice, and my business, not yours. It's going to be years before I have to do anything, so you don't have to worry about it. What, are you afraid I'm just gonna lay down and die or something? That's not how it works. I'll fight to the end; 'till something kills me. If I fight this war, then, I don't know. I'll go fight a swamp leviathan or something. It's not goin' to be something that will bother any of you."

Meesei silently and attentively listened through Janius' entire explanation. She had noticed Kaleeth's various shifts in attitude, but Janius was a more difficult person to read. Still, what he was saying did make sense with who she knew him to be. Before meeting Kaleeth, Janius had seemed rather proud of his non-committal reputation when it came to women. It seemed he enjoyed being an independent person, which is why it came as a surprise to her when he committed himself to Kaleeth. Now, to Meesei, it seemed that the effects of his aversion to commitment were starting to show. He was not accustomed to the struggles associated with a permanent relationship. Granted, the situation with Kaleeth was more severe than most. Given how long her depression had been, Meesei fully understood how it would put stress on even the strongest of relationships, and indeed, even Meesei could not say with certainty what she believed would be Janius' best course of action. For their overall well-being, it could be that separating would be the best in the long term, or they might end up far happier together. The best Meesei could do was to lay out the situation as she saw it before him in the hopes that she could help him clarify his own conflicted thoughts. 

"Before I begin, I would like to say that this decision is ultimately yours. No matter how much advice I give, I cannot, and should not, make the choice in your stead. With that being said, I...understand your fears. I can see why you feel this way, and you should not feel that there is anything wrong with your worries. If you are going to make this decision, you are going to need to do something that you are not quite good at. You have to look not months, not years, but decades into the future if you want to chose what is [i]truly[/i] best in this kind of situation.Though she had been closer to you, I have noticed the shift in Kaleeth's personality, both after we left her village, and in recent weeks. Her depression over the last few months was severe, but you should keep in mind the context. She lost everything she ever knew and was forced into a terrifying position all at the same time. These few months have likely been the worst of her entire life, but, though it has taken her longer than most lycans, she appears to be recovering. If you give her some more time, perhaps a month or two, I believe she will be back to the same person she was when you met her in the village."

Meesei paused, closing her eyes for a moment and taking in a deep breath before continuing. "However, do not take that as me saying you should definitely remain with her, as there is yet more to consider. I believe we have all been together long enough that I can say with reasonable certainty that I know the kind of person she is. She is someone who will display her emotions outwardly, enthusiastically, and without hesitation. It is why you love her, it is the part of her which gives her that playful and adventurous personality, but it also brings with it her more severe lows. Just as she is cheerfully outgoing when the times are good, tragedy causes her despair to be even more pronounced. Granted, unless our situation becomes overwhelmingly desolate, I cannot imagine she will ever fall into a depression as prolonged as what she has experienced so far, not again. But, the low points are inevitable, and if you remain with her, it is something you will have to bear through. Indeed, it is something that is true of almost any relationship you might find yourself in. There are very few people in the world who can remain cheerful through tragedy, which is why I believe this goes beyond just Kaleeth."

Meesei was not sure if Janius would be comfortable with what she was about to say, but she believed it was something he needed to hear. "Janius, I believe you are someone who is uncomfortable with commitment, at least in regards to your emotions. It is possible that you are not...built for a sustained relationship. Emotionally, you may not be able to handle seeing someone you care so deeply about suffering through the inevitable low points of life. And do not mistake my words, it is not something that is necessarily shameful. There are people who can live fulfilling lives while never taking on a permanent partner. It is an option which is open to you. This is ultimately the decision you have to make. In a month or two, Kaleeth will likely be back to being the same cheerful soul you fell in love with, but to remain with her, you must commit yourself to her entirely, for both the good and bad. Or, you can leave her, then continue with your life as it was before. You will keep that independence you enjoyed, but at the cost of her long term love and companionship. Instead, you will have the...temporary companions you were used to, though they may become more infrequent as you age. Also, you might keep in mind that, while you are indecisive, Kaleeth seems entirely committed to you. For all of her life, she has not been nearly as independent as the rest of us have been. She has always relied on others, such as her father, and now, she is very dependent on you. Now, this decision should be [i]yours[/i], and yours alone. You should not decide based on how it will make others feel, but you should be aware of how your choice will affect Kaleeth. You should also not make this decision in haste. If you still want to talk it out, I am here for you."