Jaws would hold the neck tightly, suffocating the animal she held. The woman wasn't sure how else to release the emotions she was feeling over this war, of not knowing what had become of her brothers. Yes, two of the warriors Seracia had sent had been claimed by Glaciem, but at least they were alive, Loccian did't even know if Pontifex was. Eyes would close tightly, squeezing a bit tighter, legs slowly ceasing their moment. She had tried to make it quick so the animal would not suffer, but she had made a bit of a mess in the process. What seemed like an hour of holding the goat down the woman would finally rise, blood smeared on the white of her jaws, a small trail of it behind her from where the goat had spazzed out. She would just stand there though, face devoid of any emotion as sh stared down at the kill she had made. She just felt so... empty. "normal. i talk. i think. you talk." Awesome table by Lu <3

A yawn parted the mans jaws, and he would lazily shake his body free of sleep. He had been up past the late hours of night, patrolling his borders from potential late night ambushes. With war here, there was no telling what the enemy would do. Shaking off the sleep, he would stand and immediately exit the den. The pack grounds smelled of Seracians and Valhallans alike, but he paid them no mind as his mind was on one thought; finding Loccian to see how she was dealing with this whole nightmare. He knew she had been worried about her brother going to the war, and Squall only hoped she was alright. Charcoal black paws took him towards the barn that made up part of his home, wondering if he would find her somewhere around there. Ears flicked up at the sounds of goats ahead, and though he was hungry, he would keep it at bay and hunt later. Right now, hunger was not his concern. He rounded the corner of an old piece of machinery, only to stop at a sight that froze him in place. His eyes widened at the sight of blood upon Loccian's muzzle, blood trailing behind her. Carefully, he would approach her, stopping just a foot or so in front of her. A worry crossing his mind. "Loccian...what's wrong?" Speech Thoughts Others

She wouldnt realize somebody had approached till a voice spoke up. Loccian would jump, head lifting, grey gaze falling upon Squall who seemed to look worried and possibly shocked. She would take a step back from the goat, ears laying back on her head. "I... I'm sorry." She would apologize softly, tail tucking in and head turning to the side. "I tried ending fast but..." She would sigh heavily, closing her eyes and shaking her head. "Im scared Squall... Two of our warriors have been claimed by Glaciem, someone I care about who has a family here. And then my brother, I've heard nothing about him." She would finally tell somebody, lifting her head to look in his gaze. "If he goes I wouldnt know what to do, he is the only family I have left from my broken home." Lips had pulled back to reveal her canines, lips, trembling thinking about losing her brother. After the shit they dealt with at home, finally finding a place to start new, create a new and better home where they could actually grow close without the fear that somebody would beat them down.

Blue gaze watched the woman breaking in front of him. His ears laid back slightly as he watched the goat bleed out. It's life force already gone from who knows how long of suffering. He would listen and watch her, brows creasing together in heartfelt concern as he slowly walked towards her. Indeed, this encounter had come as a shock to him. He had never seen Loccian so violent before, but it would seem that this sort of stress and situation would do that to a wolf...especially when her brother was on the front lines of battle. He would stop to press his nose comfortingly to her neck, eyes closing for a moment before he moved slightly back to look at her. To him, she looked so broken, so hurt, on the verge of losing herself. And he understood, because he had been there before many times. Especially after he had been separated from ellone. "Loccian...I am sorry for the losses to Glaciem. Your brother, however, I am sure is fine. He's strong, he wouldn't let them take him away from you. If you're all one another has, then his strength of will and his determination to protect you will keep him alive and fighting." He wasn't sure how much reassurance his words would do. He wasn't very good at this, but he would try for her. Gently, he would clean off the blood that was on her fur, and when he finished he would move closer to her as if to embrace her, pressing his body close to her in an attempt to comfort and reassure. "It'll be alright...I promise everything will be alright...I'll always be here for you, and your brother will come home soon. I have an apology to make to him, so he has to come back. And if I must, I'll go out and bring him home." He wasn't sure how much effect his words would have, but at the very least he could try. Speech Thoughts Others

Eyes would close once again at the man' touch, leaning into it till he pulled away. Slowly she would reopen her eyes and look to Squall, ears still back. His words would be comforting but only a little bit, words just to ease her worry, to comfort her in a way. You could say how you thought one thing, but that didn't mean it would happen, the wold was always changing. Who knew, maybe he just got done fighting this very moment, then ended up being knocked out a second later. Thankfully the man's touch would help, cleaning the blood from her fur, then moving in to press his body into hers. Once again he would speak, but this time it would have a bit more of an effect on the woman. She would take in a deep breath, burying herself into his fur. He would tell her it would be alright, he promised, he would be her for her and her brother would come home soon. Oh, she hoped he would so bad. Not only that, he had an apology for the man, and if needed, he would go bring him back home. It was more than she could ask for, so much. ?Thank you Squall... it means so much.? She would whisper into his ear, gently running her tongue over his snout. "normal. i talk. i think. you talk." Awesome table by Lu <3

Chocolate brown lids closed over icy blue eyes as he awaited a response. Slowly they would open when he felt her warm body pressing into his, and he would carefully place his own head gently on top of hers. A small smile would creep it's way onto his features as she licked his muzzle, and he relished in the warmth and gentleness in her touch. Though he was the one trying to comfort her, it seemed as if he too would be comforted by her touch. After all, he was nervous and scared as well for the future. Not only that, but for the present too. He had come a long way, since he left his former home. He came to Alacritis, joined a pack, and was falling love. The normally cold and emotionally detached male would unknowingly put his heart on his sleeve for one person. Never did he think it was possible, but yet here he was. Giving promises that he would strive to keep, strive to make true. He never wanted to disappoint her, and so he would try all that he could for her. Her voice was soothing to him. And though he wasn't sure himself about what would become of her brother, he would sure as hell do his best to make sure to stay positive for her. He would go out later to find him, bring him home for her. He returned her gentle lick with one of his own, then pressing his head into the warm fur of her neck before slowly moving his head up to lick her cheek. He had no idea how it was possible for him to fall for another. After he promised himself to never fall in love or grow attached to someone, here he was falling for another heart. And he was falling hard. He never thought it possible, but he would often find himself smiling or feeling light hearted whenever he saw her. And the rare times he found her smiling, it would send his heart into a skip and a jump. He knew how fragile she was, but also knew the potential strength of heart that she possessed...and he figured that with the right touch, she could blossom into something so much more then she saw herself. He knew depression ruled her life for the most part, and it pained him to see her that way. "I'll do anything for you, Loccian. Even if it means walking to Hell and back, I would do it. I'll bring your brother back too. After all, we've yet to finish our little scuffle." His voice would come out as soothing as possible, though at the end he tried to make the mood and situation a little upbeat. Speech Thoughts Others