adventure awaits us

(09-22-2016, 12:35 PM)Phantom Wrote:

The Shepherd's face never did move away, the softer features gifted to him by the grace of his heritage hardly hiding a bit of the concern spinning in the mind behind them, though his smile did offer a bit of reprieve, he was still counting Eniko's breaths and paying close attention. When his words came, he smirked- he never did have a poker face, "I am surprise I have not acquired any wrinkles already. No one told me about the thick heads beneath the crowns of princes when I'd agreed to the job." Though his words were a bit harsh, there was a gentle smile on his face and a watery sheen across his normally cold stare that twinkled with the fondness undoubtedly rooted in his heart for his friend. It really wasn't a job anymore, it was a bond that he wouldn't trade for anything else in the world.

When he was done teasing, he watched as Eniko stepped into he lake. He had already picked up on the prince's healthier breathing, but the thought of him swimming so soon really made him anxious. He lifted his head, his smile disappearing for a moment as he looked to Eniko with eyes that said, 'really?' The more he thought it over, though.. and the more that tempting offer rang in his ears, the more his hardened features began to return to the gentle appearance only a dog could hold. Eniko deserved to have a bit of fun, and the Shepherd was confident that he would be right there to carry Eniko back to shore if he had another attack. He smiled slightly and gave the prince a nod before coming to his flank, his heavier paws leaving echoing ripples in the water around them while he entered. He was eager to rinse the salt from his fur, and to finally get a fresh drink. His neck craned, the longer fur of his chest flirting with the water's surface as the very ends of it's strands broke it. His wide tongue unleashed from the droopy cheeks of his maw, pink and quite dry from dehydration though he hid his symptoms well. Once his drinking had started, though.. his eyes closed as he savored the feeling of fresh water running down his thirsty throat. He never thought he'd be so thankful for something as simple as a lake. Life outside of the Kingdom would certainly take some getting used to, but something about it all.. something about being away from the troubles that came with royalty and being able to actually enjoy life for what it was.. excited him. It was them against the world; nothing would be the same, but the sentry was okay with that. <3