set me down in your warm arms
05-29-2021, 01:17 PM
The light steadily streaming into the cave was what woke Indigo. The rain stopped and the sun was dappled over the land through sparse clouds. Birds chirped and sang, bugs buzzed through the air and morning marched on without them. Them. Indigo shifted slightly so bright blue eyes could catch a glimpse of the man he held all through the night. For a moment he wasn’t sure if he’d just dreamed him up to cope with staying the night alone. Segin was still very real, his thin and beaten frame was curled against him. Indigo’s dark lips pulled back into a small smile as he just enjoyed the look of peace that had settled over those soft mottled features. There was a tight feeling in his chest as he was reminded of the struggle of accepting the affection he felt one for a complete stranger and two for another man.
They weren’t complete strangers though, both of them had confessed their deepest secrets and most difficult memories. Both had been completely vulnerable with the other, and had easily found comfort in one another’s arms. Indigo had swiftly taken him under his wing, and he tried not to think about how much else. Indigo’s heart remained steadfastly in Aslatiel’s possession but he cared for the wolves he looked after deeply. They built him up and thus became a part of him. Just as much as he rebuilt them.
Indigo had seen more progress than he ever imagined when her first lay eyes on Segin’s sickly frame. After being so close and running his paws through his fur he knew the damage was far deeper. From his words last night he’d been wounded deep into his very spirit. Indy took in a deep breath and relaxed against the mossy bed, just holding Segin while he waited for him to wake up. He needed to make it back to the Hallows, but Segin also needed his rest.
They weren’t complete strangers though, both of them had confessed their deepest secrets and most difficult memories. Both had been completely vulnerable with the other, and had easily found comfort in one another’s arms. Indigo had swiftly taken him under his wing, and he tried not to think about how much else. Indigo’s heart remained steadfastly in Aslatiel’s possession but he cared for the wolves he looked after deeply. They built him up and thus became a part of him. Just as much as he rebuilt them.
Indigo had seen more progress than he ever imagined when her first lay eyes on Segin’s sickly frame. After being so close and running his paws through his fur he knew the damage was far deeper. From his words last night he’d been wounded deep into his very spirit. Indy took in a deep breath and relaxed against the mossy bed, just holding Segin while he waited for him to wake up. He needed to make it back to the Hallows, but Segin also needed his rest.
Warning: Indigo should be considered a Mature Character.
05-29-2021, 01:19 PM
Segin probably could have slept forever hiding against Indigo. He couldn’t remember ever sleeping that well in his entire life. A combination of Indigo shifting, the sunlight beginning to filter into the cave, and the sounds of the birds outside slowly and gently lifted him from his sleep, eventually bringing him to blink open his silver gaze, violet fur filling most of his vision and making him smile. He was so glad none of that had been a dream. A small part of him had been afraid that he’d wake up alone or perhaps not wake up at all. Maybe it had been his mind giving him an extremely pleasant dream as he sank into death in his sleep. But that wasn’t the case and when he glanced up and saw Indigo’s handsome face he knew he was genuinely saved.
A smile pulled at his lips, his paws scritching lightly at his chest. “Good morning,” he told his new friend, the obvious grogginess still clinging to him evident in his voice and the heavy lids over his eyes. A wide yawn pulled at his muzzle and he chuckled softly. “I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy to wake up.” He reluctantly started to slip away from Indigo’s embrace even though he could have been happy laying there forever. The only thing that got him moving was the nagging, gnawing feeling in his rumbling stomach. Once he got to his paws - which felt noticeably better after Indigo’s treatments the night before - he gave his mottled coat a good shake, though it did little to improve his appearance. His coat was still dull from not caring for it or eating properly, his ribs were still easily visible on his thin frame, and cuts and bruises still dotted his body. At least it didn’t feel as squished and clumped against his body from sleep.
“Well… Shall we go?” he asked with a hopeful grin, nerves and uncertainty churning in his stomach. He hoped that he got along with the other wolves that Indigo kept with him. Meeting his new family for the first time… it was nerve wracking, but equally as exciting. He waited for Indigo to lead the way, his tail wagging gently behind him.
A smile pulled at his lips, his paws scritching lightly at his chest. “Good morning,” he told his new friend, the obvious grogginess still clinging to him evident in his voice and the heavy lids over his eyes. A wide yawn pulled at his muzzle and he chuckled softly. “I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy to wake up.” He reluctantly started to slip away from Indigo’s embrace even though he could have been happy laying there forever. The only thing that got him moving was the nagging, gnawing feeling in his rumbling stomach. Once he got to his paws - which felt noticeably better after Indigo’s treatments the night before - he gave his mottled coat a good shake, though it did little to improve his appearance. His coat was still dull from not caring for it or eating properly, his ribs were still easily visible on his thin frame, and cuts and bruises still dotted his body. At least it didn’t feel as squished and clumped against his body from sleep.
“Well… Shall we go?” he asked with a hopeful grin, nerves and uncertainty churning in his stomach. He hoped that he got along with the other wolves that Indigo kept with him. Meeting his new family for the first time… it was nerve wracking, but equally as exciting. He waited for Indigo to lead the way, his tail wagging gently behind him.
05-29-2021, 01:19 PM
He would have let Segin sleep the rest of the day, but he knew that at the very least the mottled man would wake from hunger sooner rather than later. Indy found himself content there as the early morning greeted them, there wasn’t much else to ask for. The temperature was perfect, the day was beautiful, and he had Segin curled peacefully against his chest. He was watching him sleep, Indigo couldn’t help himself. Seeing Segin’s relief of the terrors that haunted him helped Indy to believe that he could make peace with his. Indigo didn’t think it was the daylight that caused the brightness in Segin’s eyes as he blinked open his sleepy silver eyes. Segin was smiling from the moment he woke up, and that expression cause Indigo’s heart to flutter uncertainly in his chest. He was surprised at the reaction, but it was pleasant.
Affection followed quickly after and he reveled in Segin’s paws through his fur. This was real, Segin was real, and the feelings that he caused within Indigo’s chest were real. Indigo smiled in return, his first instinct was to offer Segin’s mottled features a sweet kiss but he refrained. ”Good morning,” he rumbled in return as he caressed Segin’s neck with one huge paw. ”I’m so glad you did.” He didn’t withhold a nuzzle to Segin’s cheek before he pulled away from Indigo’s grasp to lift himself to his paws.
Indigo was afforded another look at the man’s sad appearance. His expression was changed completely, Segin was smiling and there was hope in his eyes. Indigo felt warmth because of it, he was the one that brought a smile to Segin’s features. He was the one that reminded him that life was worth living. There was still so much work to be done, Segin was dangerously thin. His coat was dull and his wounds were fresh. Indigo had trouble thinking about Segin’s past and the terrors he had to work through, and yet here he was grinning his fool head off at him. Indy couldn’t help but mirror the expression.
Segin shook himself out, and then he was ready to be off. Indigo couldn’t blame him, not when a good meal and home was calling to him. Indigo lifted himself from the moss floor and shook his thick pelt before brilliant sapphire eyes returned to Segin’s sweet features. ”Do you think you can manage to carry this pack?” Short round was much smaller than Segin, but the pack would fit over his shoulders and the weight was far from heavy. Just a few plants and flowers. Indigo fitted his before offering the second to Segin. Though Indigo was prepared to add the burden to himself, he thought Segin would appreciate a task to complete.
Once the packs were in their correct places Indigo may have stolen one last nuzzle against Segin’s cheek before he led the both of them out into the sunlight. He already knew his pace wouldn’t be near as quick if he were alone, but Segin had a good night’s sleep and his paws already looked ten times better than they did yesterday. They would make it back to the Hallows not long after mid day, he was sure of it.
Affection followed quickly after and he reveled in Segin’s paws through his fur. This was real, Segin was real, and the feelings that he caused within Indigo’s chest were real. Indigo smiled in return, his first instinct was to offer Segin’s mottled features a sweet kiss but he refrained. ”Good morning,” he rumbled in return as he caressed Segin’s neck with one huge paw. ”I’m so glad you did.” He didn’t withhold a nuzzle to Segin’s cheek before he pulled away from Indigo’s grasp to lift himself to his paws.
Indigo was afforded another look at the man’s sad appearance. His expression was changed completely, Segin was smiling and there was hope in his eyes. Indigo felt warmth because of it, he was the one that brought a smile to Segin’s features. He was the one that reminded him that life was worth living. There was still so much work to be done, Segin was dangerously thin. His coat was dull and his wounds were fresh. Indigo had trouble thinking about Segin’s past and the terrors he had to work through, and yet here he was grinning his fool head off at him. Indy couldn’t help but mirror the expression.
Segin shook himself out, and then he was ready to be off. Indigo couldn’t blame him, not when a good meal and home was calling to him. Indigo lifted himself from the moss floor and shook his thick pelt before brilliant sapphire eyes returned to Segin’s sweet features. ”Do you think you can manage to carry this pack?” Short round was much smaller than Segin, but the pack would fit over his shoulders and the weight was far from heavy. Just a few plants and flowers. Indigo fitted his before offering the second to Segin. Though Indigo was prepared to add the burden to himself, he thought Segin would appreciate a task to complete.
Once the packs were in their correct places Indigo may have stolen one last nuzzle against Segin’s cheek before he led the both of them out into the sunlight. He already knew his pace wouldn’t be near as quick if he were alone, but Segin had a good night’s sleep and his paws already looked ten times better than they did yesterday. They would make it back to the Hallows not long after mid day, he was sure of it.
Warning: Indigo should be considered a Mature Character.
05-29-2021, 01:20 PM
Segin immediately nodded in agreement as soon as Indigo questioned if he could carry the second pack that held some of the herbs that had been collected. “Yes, of course!” He wasn’t actually as confident in his ability to do the task as he seemed, but he refused to let himself not help Indigo with what should have been a very simple task. He came over and let Indigo place the pack over his shoulders and was glad that it wasn’t all that heavy. Perhaps it felt heavier to him than it would have to someone else, but that was okay. He’d make it and it made him feel better than to just stand by while his friend carried all of it.
Indigo’s nuzzle to his cheek caught him off guard while he was thinking about the pack currently resting around his thin frame, the affection making his heart flutter and dance in his chest as a silly grin pulled across his lips. He peered up at the larger wolf, really seeing his full height for the first time since he had been laying down for most of their time together. He wondered how someone who was built the way he was could be such a lover, but he didn’t want to question it. He only wanted to enjoy his gentleness. He chuckled softly and reached up to press his nose to Indigo’s cheek in return before turning to step out into the pleasant sunlight.
He wished he could move faster, but any time he tried his paws began to ache and he started struggling to catch his breath. Indigo was incredibly patient with him though and they moved at a steady, if not quick, pace. He followed Indigo dutifully, keeping at his side all the way to his pack. Up in the distance he saw a huge structure in the distance, a castle, and his silver gaze widened with surprise, blinking up at it as they drew closer. “The pack is in a castle?” he questioned with a light laugh, grinning up at his own knight in shining armor. Somehow it felt fitting. They reached the border, the heavy scent of a pack hitting his nose, and he slowed, looking up at Indigo questioningly. “Do we need to ask for permission or anything?” He certainly didn’t want to get Indigo in trouble with his presence. He had never lived in a pack and didn’t know much about how they operated, but he at least knew that much.
Indigo’s nuzzle to his cheek caught him off guard while he was thinking about the pack currently resting around his thin frame, the affection making his heart flutter and dance in his chest as a silly grin pulled across his lips. He peered up at the larger wolf, really seeing his full height for the first time since he had been laying down for most of their time together. He wondered how someone who was built the way he was could be such a lover, but he didn’t want to question it. He only wanted to enjoy his gentleness. He chuckled softly and reached up to press his nose to Indigo’s cheek in return before turning to step out into the pleasant sunlight.
He wished he could move faster, but any time he tried his paws began to ache and he started struggling to catch his breath. Indigo was incredibly patient with him though and they moved at a steady, if not quick, pace. He followed Indigo dutifully, keeping at his side all the way to his pack. Up in the distance he saw a huge structure in the distance, a castle, and his silver gaze widened with surprise, blinking up at it as they drew closer. “The pack is in a castle?” he questioned with a light laugh, grinning up at his own knight in shining armor. Somehow it felt fitting. They reached the border, the heavy scent of a pack hitting his nose, and he slowed, looking up at Indigo questioningly. “Do we need to ask for permission or anything?” He certainly didn’t want to get Indigo in trouble with his presence. He had never lived in a pack and didn’t know much about how they operated, but he at least knew that much.
05-29-2021, 01:21 PM
For a moment Indy was worried he’d carried their affections too far as Segin looked surprised at the nuzzle he was offered. All the worry disappeared as that silly grin played over his dark and mottled features. Indigo grinned in return, proud of himself for giving Segin his smile, and proud of Segin for stepping up and taking on the task of bearing a burden. He was hungry, weak, and beaten and still he shouldered the weight gratefully. His affection was repaid with a similar nuzzle from the sweet man before the journey really began.
Their pace wasn’t a fast one, and Indigo didn’t mind. He swayed along easily, occasionally he’d bump his shoulder playfully against Segin’s. Despite everything he shared smiles with the orchid marked man the entire way. He forgot about how much loss plagued him, Segin chased away the memories and held Indigo’s attention in his slender frame and bright eyes. Eventually though, the castle became visible over the trees and Segin spoke his wonder with a glance up at him. Indigo grinned down at Segin brightly, catching himself missing a step as he got distracted by the gentle laugh. Segin seemed like a completely different wolf than the one that he’d found half drowned. His body would take time to recover but his heart seemed refreshed.
”A castle.” He affirmed as he led the plum furred man forward over the border. ”I have blanket permission to bring in any strays I find.” Indigo chuckled playfully and helped himself to another encouraging nuzzle against Segin’s neck. ”No waiting around for permission when you’re in such need for a meal.” He explained further. He’d find Ulric after Segin was a bit better settled. ”We’re just about there,” he explained with a grin as he led him inside the castle from the main gate. The most impressive entrance by far. He wasn’t sure why he felt like he wanted to impress Segin, he knew he didn’t need to.
He led him through the front gardens and into the main castle, leading them first to the infirmary where their packs would be dropped and they could easily swing into the larder. Indigo opened the door and gestured for Segin to take a look, all while wearing a wide grin. ”What looks good for breakfast.” He asked softly as he let Segin looked into the impressive stores.
Their pace wasn’t a fast one, and Indigo didn’t mind. He swayed along easily, occasionally he’d bump his shoulder playfully against Segin’s. Despite everything he shared smiles with the orchid marked man the entire way. He forgot about how much loss plagued him, Segin chased away the memories and held Indigo’s attention in his slender frame and bright eyes. Eventually though, the castle became visible over the trees and Segin spoke his wonder with a glance up at him. Indigo grinned down at Segin brightly, catching himself missing a step as he got distracted by the gentle laugh. Segin seemed like a completely different wolf than the one that he’d found half drowned. His body would take time to recover but his heart seemed refreshed.
”A castle.” He affirmed as he led the plum furred man forward over the border. ”I have blanket permission to bring in any strays I find.” Indigo chuckled playfully and helped himself to another encouraging nuzzle against Segin’s neck. ”No waiting around for permission when you’re in such need for a meal.” He explained further. He’d find Ulric after Segin was a bit better settled. ”We’re just about there,” he explained with a grin as he led him inside the castle from the main gate. The most impressive entrance by far. He wasn’t sure why he felt like he wanted to impress Segin, he knew he didn’t need to.
He led him through the front gardens and into the main castle, leading them first to the infirmary where their packs would be dropped and they could easily swing into the larder. Indigo opened the door and gestured for Segin to take a look, all while wearing a wide grin. ”What looks good for breakfast.” He asked softly as he let Segin looked into the impressive stores.
Warning: Indigo should be considered a Mature Character.