Bad Weather, Good Company

Walk | Talk | Think

He laughed. More relief. Whether he knew that she had been affected by his statement or not, it was still good to know she could overcome it and keep up with the witty banter that she enjoyed dishing out, particularly with Leon since he was ready and willing to go along with it, even now. And apparently he thought little of his looks if he imaged a pair of gills might spoil his appearance. Catching herself before anything should slip and unbidden thoughts could be revealed, she let out a quiet, safe sounding laugh and hesitated as he continued, an unexpected compliment tagged along, nearly hidden, within his words. It was hardly so much what he said as the look that accompanied it that seemed to get to her, and Ashtoreth prayed now that, as she met those deep blue eyes of his with a distracted smile, the darkness would cover her surprise, her flattery, and her uncertainty.

And then it was his turn to feel embarrassed, though he took it well. Surely he knew better than to think that Collision would have simply appointed him the job without giving it at least a little thought first? It was how Ash considered every decision their leaders made. None would simply be made out of convenience, or from opportunity. That was not what leaders did. They thought, they planned, they considered all angles. It was why she rarely went against protocol and gave them the respect they deserved. Whatever you say, Mr. Modest.

Bringing up something she was unfamiliar with, news about the ranks that had not yet reached her, the little grey wolf listened closely as Leon explained lightly what it was that was to happen to their pack. Her brow furrowed faintly within the dark, her gold and purple eyes shifting thoughtfully away, but try as she might she could not recall having heard anything about it before. "Hm. No, I haven't heard about them," she admitted, a puzzled sort of look about her as she blinked at her company. "I would think that we'll hear about it as soon as it's all figured out. What kind of changes have you heard of?" Now that the topic had been brought up, she felt her curiosity starting to grow. Was it just a small change, or something big? Would she still get to remain a hunter? Would she simply need to go by a new label? Hoping that her position would still remain when it was all said and done, she made a note to see if she could find any more out about it if she ran into anyone else out in the territory. Preferably after the weather was less stormy. Whenever that would be.