i wont wear you down

Like the rest of those raised up in her culture Ballad’s emotions remained carefully hidden away in the gentle signing of her paws. Sculpted features remained blank despite the turmoil that lingered beneath the surface. She hadn’t been able to shake the feeling of loss and confusion that lingered in the dark cloud above her. Even in the heat of the summer sun she felt like she was in the pouring rain.

The heat had begun to affect her, however. The bright sun beat down on her black coat and made her retreat. Ballad turned to seek out a bit of shade until high noon settled into evening when she was confronted with another wolf. He was huge, towering above her and challenging even Chaos’ massive form. He had to have been about her own age, and his face was much more innocent than the fanged alpha’s as well.

She knew she was trained as a warrior, she had the skills even if she didn’t know it. She had no reason to be afraid but she couldn’t help herself as she curled inwardly. She wanted Lament to be here to protect her. Still her features remained blank, but her paws fidgeted beneath her as she expressed her emotion Uncertainty, fear, curiosity. She watched him carefully from beneath her silver gaze.

”Hello,” the girl answered back politely. Her safety was likely not in danger, if he had wished her ill he would have been able to take her by surprise if he saw fit. ”Can I… help you?” She didn’t want to seem rude, and he looked like he might have had something important to tell her.