A Promise Kept [Maverick]

She looked much the same as she had the first time he'd seen her. Gods that felt like a long time ago. He could remember back then, when things had been so simple. He could remember his mother's fury that he'd run off so far from home, her worry at Insomnia's mere presence, and her punishment she had dealt him. Though he didn't remember the specifics of what she'd done, he knew that she had treated him unfairly. He had been a mere child, a boy bent on exploring. He needed love and understanding, not harsh words and chastisement. In fact, what she'd done had only made him want to do it again. Oh how fun things had been back then, before he'd been prince, before Adette had left, before he'd been affianced. Sometimes he wished he could go back to that time.

She would rush forth, offering him a hug in greeting. The boy would find himself melting into her touch, realizing just how long it had been since someone he knew had physically greeted him. I couldn't forget you! How have you been? He would try to direct the conversation toward her, and the faint scent of Glaciem on her pelt. It would be easier to talk about her than the recent events that had come to pass in his own life. After all, things had been crazy the past few weeks, or really, the past few months. He certainly had a lot to tell her, if he could muster up the words and the courage.

He would try not to think of her, or the other her, or anything that had come to pass in the few months. It wasn't really a good idea, especially in Insomnia's presence, but the boy could hardly help it. Who could honestly control their thoughts? Certainly not Maverick. The Prince reclined onto his haunches, tail curling around him as he wondered if he ought to invite her in. He very well could, as a high ranked wolf could escort others around Seracia. Perhaps he would wait and see how much time she had before he offered to take her on a tour. Eyes would watch her with anticipation as his tail tapped restlessly on the earth.


Speech!