Curiosity Killed the Wolf

Deathbelle could forgive the pup his mistake, his senses were not yet fully developed and he didn’t quite have a full grasp on his surroundings. Ashen had been in the rocks for more than a moon now and all the boundaries were more than well marked. Their presence was also heavy at the oasis beyond, it being one of the few sources of water close by. The only one he had to blame was himself, and he was fortunate that she was not Sirius. One who Belle had little doubt would attempt to leave a mark that the boy remembered for the rest of his life.

He was quiet for a long time, and Deathbelle felt herself inflate slowly as he contemplated his answer. She held herself like the Empress she was, her gaze sliding down her nose at his young form. He was defiant for a long time, and for a moment she didn’t think he would answer. She prepared herself to just chase him off but after a subtle bit of tension leaving him the words rolled from his lips. She tried not to show any reaction to his swords, filing away the information for later. Lirim had yet to come to their door, and she wondered if they were so desperate to send a pup in a wolf’s place…

The Volcano might not erupt forever, but Belle had to be ready for anything. To fight and then to heal. The boy eventually continued, making Belle wonder if he was always so long to speak or if it was a show. His senses did seem to find him as he apologized and offered a quick boy of respect she deserved. Deathbelle wasn’t about to relax yet. ”Indeed.” She agreed, he should have been more careful. Hopefully he wouldn’t make her wish she’d pushed him instead of pulled him back from the edge.

”What’s Lirim doing, to survive this disaster? Stockpiling herbs? Training their fighters harder? Sending their young on reconnaissance missions?” She asked curiously, wondering if he might tell her. Already she debated her own reply when the question was undoubtably returned to her.

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