The Sun Will Shine Again
07-02-2016, 07:37 PM
Ivalice seemed.. okay. Better than the pack he'd been in before, that much was certain. At least here he didn't have to deal with Mithras's irritatingly charming presence, and he didn't have to face the children that Faria had created with him. Surely he'd have to eventually try to contribute, for Esarosa's sake if nothing else, but for now he was able to keep to himself, which pleased him. In all honesty, if she was happy, he was happy too. Feeling truly happy was something that he often felt was beyond him. It was no secret that Steel was a somber man, though these days he found himself smiling more often than usual. A slight one even tugged at his lips now, as he walked at Esarosa's side, as they weaved in and out of the tall pine trees. These lands were far more desolate than the ones he was used to, back in Auster, but he tried not to complain. He supposed the season could be much harsher, though it could be more pleasant also, by a long shot. Esarosa didn't seem to mind, though, and she loped forward somewhat playfully as they explored. He hadn't expected to be asked what he thought of the place. "It's.. fine," he started with a slightly noncommittal shrug. It seemed a reasonable enough place to live. She was looking for somewhere for them to sleep. More permanently? It'd been a long time since he'd had a real den, one he slept in for weeks at a time, and the thought was odd to him, though not in a bad way. It didn't cross his mind that they might not share a den - or, that sleeping apart might be a option. "Let's keep looking," he offered lightly, far from a demand, but more of a tentative suggestion. His paws carried him aimlessly across the snow-covered terrain, occasionally letting himself stride closer to her. A light bump of his shoulder against her own kept in grounded, and kept a faint grin from disappearing from his lips. It didn't take long for him to find a slight incline in the terrain, and he headed toward the rocky area with curiosity. The forest was still thick here, though some of the trees had fallen - perhaps from a nasty winter, long ago - and the combination of gnarled trees and rocks made the perfect entrance for a den nestled in the small high. His smile widened as he glanced at her, as though searching for a reaction. It was small, but surely they could dig some of it out and make it a suitable area to sleep each night. |
