Lost & Scared

Usually powerful limbs trembled with the effort it had taken to rescue Seraphine from the clutches of the snowy water. Despite risking his own life, Demonio would've done it all over it again if by some chance the child managed to get herself into trouble again. He had become quite fond of the child, seeing her as a daughter of sorts and he knew he would risk his life again and again for the little youth. She had listened well to his instructions, staying well away from the bank, ensuring her safety, allowing the man to focus on getting himself safe before he went back to worry about her. Lungs expanded and deflated with each gulp of air, lids falling closed over his mismatched eyes as he took several moments to gather himself, making an attempt to calm his racing heart before he did anything else.


A gentle nudging to his face and neck caught his attention, lids peeling back against icy and maroon gems, his gaze settling on the little pup as she nuzzled him, apparently thankful for his effort in saving her. A weak smile curled his pale lips, audits rotating forward at her words, crown nodding in agreement. Taking a deep breath, Demonio hoisted himself up, hind paws slipping on the edge of the bank but managing to stay on firm ground, the man giving his pelt a brief shake to get rid of as much excess water as he could before nudging Seraphine. Come little one, lets find somewhere drier to go. He needed to get her dry quickly, he could already see the violent shivers that were overtaking her small frame. She needed warmth. Now.



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