As spring came back over Boreas her first heat season passed, fading into the wind as winter left the world for a couple seasons. Elpis was now officially a young adult, though still separate from her fathers and brother whom she assumed she’d never meet again. But she had come to accept this fact… after all, so long as she had her friend, her best friend, then she’d be alright.

Viho had become Elpis’ rock. He had been there through the hard times, helped save her life on more than one occasion. She was grateful to him. Elpis had swore, in secrecy, to follow Viho to the ends of the Earth; he was her family now. The young woman was sure that in return for his kindness she wanted to broaden her knowledge of healing. Whereas her friend was built for fighting, for strength, she was not…

So why not be as helpful to him as she could?

Elpis was on the search currently for herbs, the afternoon sun shining down upon her tan, brown, and white coat. Bi-colored gaze of gold and green scanned the ground, her nose twitching as she searched for the flora that could be useful. She figured that Viho was either training or hunting, helping her build up strength after Forsaken’s last appearance… which hadn’t been for some time now. Elpis was beginning to feel confident the man had pissed off the wrong person and was now dead.

Pretty soon it’d be time for them to start searching for Viho’s family. Her ears perked and Elpis paused, lifting her head as she looked around the area. This place was both a horrific place of nightmares and, in some ways, a place of hope. She closed her eyes, a small smirk playing upon her lips. Life could be rather… ironic...

He was starting to recover a little, but still no memory as to what happened to him. A sharp pain would still shoot itself through the back of his neck but the most important, he was still acting out of his head. Mammon was here to take care of him at least. He didn't think he needed any help though. He emerged from the shrubs of their den, looking around at the trees and water surrounding their home. It was very calming to know that they could be safe here and that they would know if anyone were coming ashore in the state he was in. His sister could well handle it herself but he didn't think so. And besides, he was the man. He is the one who is supposed to protect her. Abba couldn't take her like he took their mother... He started to stroll with a semi-low head and his guard down. But when he saw the figure of a stranger he wouldn't jump or jolt. She was one of the tiniest wolves he had ever seen... she couldn't do a single thing to him. Or that's what was in his thoughts. He trotted towards her, disregarding any means of personal space or if he would scare her off. It was a long way to the main land so she couldn't run off that easily. "Hey there cupcake, you lost or something?" His booming voice nothing but menacing no matter how hard he tried to be "nice". Maybe the ones who struggled were more fun anyway. Walk "Talk" Think

It wasn’t just the presence of another that alerted Elpis to another, but rather the fact he quickly invaded any sense of personal space. Her bi-colored eyes fixed on the stranger thoughtfully, though there was a look of wariness in her eyes as well. When she felt he’d come too close she edged back, her motion not quite flighty but at the same time she was making it known she wouldn’t let him close enough to touch her. At least not easily.

...and then her memories flicked back to Forsaken, the man that had taken her away from her father’s and brother, the one that had broken her family…

“No, I’m not.” Her words were guarded. Her heart had already started to race, her eyes narrowing with more uncertainty now. But this male… he was closer to her age. All the same Elpis had to resist the urge to bolt. She wanted to find Viho… this male carried himself in a way that spoke too boldly. Reminded her too much of that dark male. She let out a low growl.

“Please keep your distance.” Her words wavered, betraying her worry if the look in her eyes was not enough. She would not be hurt like that again...

He only raised his brows intriguingly at her reactions, stopping where she spoke which was well past a barrier but obviously not far enough for her to lash out. He may have had more wicked intentions but he wasn't all bad. Maybe he wanted to lure them in first, he did happen to live down the block from her unknowingly. "Oh, hush..." He spoke calmly though ever so full of his smirky grin. "There's no need to be afraid of me," oh boy that was a lie. Maybe not out of his lips but in a long run, yes. "Come on, I can help you, what do you need done?" His eyes wandered around the grounds and then the trees, pulling her into a hidden trap. But he could plan later things, he wasn't interested in scaring off the girl who could potentially be his friend now, right? Maybe even Mammon's, he was getting excited thinking about it. They could even scrounge off her if they had to. Walk "Talk" Think