Sun Kissed
Or the pack just hasn't been the same since Faite disappeared... He thought bitterly to himself. He felt like this woman was either really enthusiastic or pitied him just a bit concerning his job in the pack. Wasn't much of a job, really. "I'd be more than happy to help guide you, even if just a little bit. Even if fighting isn't your thing, it's always good to know the basics at least." He mused a bit, then shrugged it off. He wouldn't force her to it, but he would be around to help her if she desired it. He had quite a lot on his mind and had nearly regretted even saying anything at all. But when she questioned why he apologized, he simply shrugged. He often did feel like he was walking on eggshells, and he didn't think he could take it anymore. He wanted Faite to come back and fix things, but at the same time, he was beginning to hate her for abandoning him. The first time he had ever gotten close to someone (even if it was by accident), they left him in the dust. It seemed to be a recurring scene for him, and he could feel himself shutting down his emotions more and more as time passed.
Brooding in his thoughts, he almost missed when Baelfire requested that he walk with her. He was surprised, to say the least, his brow points rising slightly in a questioning manner, but he did what was requested. He stood and followed her towards the edge of the border, the quietness between them allowed his mind to wander a bit. But then she began to speak, and Zell froze in place. Almost immediately he felt his walls fly up around him as he desperately sought to mask his emotions. But it seemed she had noticed already, and he was sure he hadn't made it too difficult for others to know that he was in a constant bad mood. He said nothing at first and instead had turned his gaze from her to the horizon.
"These thoughts that go through your head, they are negative, |
