A New Light
She bound to her paws and Torin took a cautious step back, his ears flicking slightly. But she didn't really seem aggressive, more startled than anything. He had forgotten that most were not used to his silence, that to other wolves announcing your presence might be considered common courtesy. So he while he stood tall the man allowed his tail to wag slightly, hanging limp from his rump; unsuitable for a wolf of his position maybe but he gave little care; instead seeking to make it clear he had no ill intent towards the woman. There was a moment of silence as she observed him and he'd be lying if he said he wasn't doing the same. He did his best not to stare too intently but he felt his stomach flutter slightly as he observed her. Of all the wolves he had met he could easily say she was one of the most beautiful he'd laid eyes on. She did not carry the brilliant coloration of his sister, nor the deep reds of his family and yet she was striking in her own way. He cast his gaze away from her, reminded not for the first time, that he was the ugly duckling of his family. She spoke, and Torin's gaze flew back to her almost startled by her sudden vocalization. "No, actually I-" He rumbled, clearly caught off guard by her question. "I was actually, uh... I was just out for a walk." It was a truth of sorts, close enough anyway for the stranger. |