Still Growing [Shelby]
07-15-2013, 07:36 PM
He listened quietly as she told him how long she had been in the land of Alacritis. He was a little surprised at how short her time here had been, but he believed her. The wolves here came and went pretty regularly. At her return question, he answered, "It's up in the north, in the Red Forest. Not an awful place to live, all things considered. The trees are gigantic so at least there's something interesting to look at." It was the truth. He didn't mind living there. He was a wanderer at heart though, an explorer. That's how he ended up here, far from his new home. She continued on with her story, answering his question. He listened intently again and nodded in understanding. "I know that feeling, being bored and wanting to wander. It's what made me start exploring Alacritis." His gaze drifted over the scenery in front of them, looking out at the field of rocks that was dimly lit in the moonlight. She was easy to speak to and he found himself speaking freely, telling her his history. "I was born a loner, but my father was killed when I was really young so my mother moved me and my sister in with a pack after that. She was afraid she couldn't care for us on her own, you know. Anyway, I never liked it there. As soon as I was old enough I left. My family was happy enough there so I figured they'd be okay. That's when I came to Alacritis and started exploring. Several years later, here I am. I don't have any family or many friends, but I know Alacritis like the back of my paw. I can tell you how to get anywhere." He shrugged and glanced over at her. "I guess maybe it's a sad life, but it's not a bad one. And now I'm part of this pack so maybe I'll settle down, eh?" He chuckled, knowing that was a ridiculous notion for the wandering ladies man, but who knew. Weirder things had happened. "Speech." |