Wyrd
05-25-2017, 09:37 AM
Raesa steeled herself at her mother's reproach. A small breath sucked it's way back into her chest, and she stood up straighter... Even if Katja could not see it. Shame flushed through her, and she tried to swallow it down. Her mother did not deserve to see her daughter reduced to a whimpering pup again, not in... Well, Raesa could not bring herself to think the words 'Final Moments,' because if she knew anything it was the strength of her mother. Of course, as Katja went on, Raesa felt a bit of her strength drain away. "Elli takes us all," she said, and Raesa knew it was true. She debated a moment, then let loose a resigned breath. She stepped forward, briefly touching her nose to Katja's cheek. It was a small gesture of affection, but it gave her enough resolve to ensure her voice did not quiver. "All the same, a warrior of your caliber ought to be feasting every night, whether you dine with the gods or not. I will make a swift kill, and be back shortly." She knew her sister was more suited to hunting that Raesa, and gave her a small sad smile to let Naudir know she would be welcome to join her if she liked, or to stay by Katja's side if she preferred. Raesa gave the stranger a quick glance, confused by his presence but if Katja did not mind, neither did she. Raesa turned and with a flick of her tail disappeared into the trees. Bo melted out of the shadows to run alongside her. He had nothing to say, which she appreciated, but a sense of stability and support radiated from his mottled coat. As they worked away from her mother's densite the scent of prey grew stronger, and she used it to distract herself for a moment. There would be a time for mourning later. This day still belonged to the living. Well, except for one very unfortunate hare, thanks to Bo's feline agility and razor sharp claws. It would not be much, but hopefully enough to fill her mother's stomach for the time being. Afterwards, maybe she would enlist Naudir to help her with something more substantial. With the fat rabbit dangling from her jaws, Raesa raced back. She had knots in her stomach, acutely aware that each moment she could spend at Katja's side ought to be guarded jealously. Again she forced down the confusion and the guilt, that she had been off on her own adventures for so long. This was not the time for such things right now, and she refused to dishonor their family by appearing weak or distraught, even if the same thoughts were circling in her mind. She approached, careful to displace a rock here or a twig there so Katja would know where she stood if scent alone was not enough. She dropped the rabbit at her paws, and gave a small smile. "A gift from Bodolf, seeing as he beat me to it." She looked again to Naudir and the dark stranger, wondering what else the three of them could do. "Talk" "You" Think |
