Where It All Started
She was happy to see him. And, clearly, he was happy to see her as well. She always found it so funny, the way he could command the pack with such authority one moment and act like a happy little pup the next. Her tail wagged behind her, mirroring his, and she tried not to roll her eyes at the way he lowered his head to keep her from having to crane her neck. Thoughtful though it was, the gesture embarrassed her a little. Solveiga had come to terms with being small, it was just... inconvenient at times.
But all traces of embarrassment were forgotten as Regulus told her his reason for being here. He really had been seeking her out, wanting to spend time with her. The thought made a smile spread across her face, warmth blossoming across her cheeks. "I'm glad to hear that," she said softly.
The bright red man offered her another grin, and the two began to walk. She nodded when he mentioned winter. "Oh, believe me, I know," she said. "I hardly have room to sleep in my den anymore, it's so full of herbs." Solveiga laughed. It wasn't an exaggeration, either. With Kavdaya struggling, Solveiga had worked hard to pick up the slack. The pack had plenty of herbs to preserve for winter. But searching for a few more today wouldn't hurt anything. Besides, it meant spending time with the man she had grown rather fond of, so why on earth would she complain?
But the mention of herbs brought up something else she had wanted to ask the Archangel. "Do you know of any younger members who have taken an interest in healing? Come spring, I'd like to give some lessons in healing. Something to keep me busy, and ensure continued activity amongst the younger members." She didn't say this part out loud, but she wanted the lessons to keep her busy primarily because she hated spring and it would be better to have an excuse to avoid his company until her time of being in heat had subsided. Solveiga may have been naive, but she knew her own heart well enough to know that she was starting to have feelings for Regulus. Feelings beyond that of ordinary friendship. It would be smart to stay away from him during, well... that. Who knows what she might do or say to humiliate herself around him. |
