come back to life
06-23-2017, 12:40 AM
It was a strange time in Esarosa's life. Things seemed to have happened so quickly; she'd progressed from a solitary explorer, to a dedicated mate, pack wolf, and most importantly, a mother. As a young wolf, she had never pictured herself as a reliable caretaker responsible for raising pups. Yet, she had fallen into the role so seamlessly, and it had become the center of her world. Now, however, she found she wasn't needed. Her little ones were no longer so little, and their need for her had waned greatly - in fact, sometimes she felt like a mere nuisance to them now. She found herself somewhat lost, unsure of what to do with herself. There was a sense of freedom attached to the odd feeling of uncertainty, but it didn't feel like a freedom that she wanted. No, she didn't want to roam anymore, like she did as a youngster. She wanted to be needed. As she wandered alone, she came upon Steel's familiar scent which brought a smile to her face. He was just the wolf she needed to see. Why hadn't she sought him out sooner? With a sudden skip to her step, Esarosa trotted down the edge of the castle walls, passing spots that were nothing more than piles of rubble. His scent grew stronger, and she knew she was getting closer to him. She grinned to herself as she saw the tail-end of his... tail... heading around a corner. She stalked along the edge of the wall, slinking around the corner and following his scent around another turn. When she found him, he was slumped against the castle's outer wall, looking despondent, much more gloomy than usual. Her brow furrowed in concern, but she was just glad to see him; perhaps she could cheer him up. She quietly made her way to his side, brushing her coat against his affectionately, feeling instantly at ease in his presence. "Steel," she said softly, her voice warm as she lightly leaned into him, "How are you?" She turned her emerald pools upon him, seeking out his crimson gaze, watching his expression as she waited for his response. |
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