distract my sadness

The young pup sighed heavily, the action of exhaling so deeply helped her feel a little better. Sighing only helped so much, but it was a better stage than crying continuously. Pink and lilac eyes roved her temporary home, eventually falling on the pumpkin patch. She had little desire to race up to the now brown foliage and bright orange gourds. They stuck out like sore thumbs in front of the backdrop that was the red rocks. She tilted her head curiously, subconsciously thankful for the distraction from her sorrowful thoughts.

Before she could decide to investigate or not Zee’s voice was heard behind her. Venom’s quills rose in surprise but quickly settled as she realized who called out to her. The princess pulled her ears to her skull as she turned to greet her auntie. Venom knew her Aunt Lucretia was her mother’s sister, but she also knew Zee was her aunt but not a Klein. She also wasn’t an Abraxas. The pup was confused about their ties but that didn’t make her love her guardian any less.

She glanced back towards the pumpkins again but decided to leave them alone for now, maybe Zee might escort her over there later if she asked. ”Good. I guess.” She didn’t burst into tears at the mere thought of her dad at least. She sighed heavily again as Zee’s question and let her gaze fall to her delicate white paws. ”Go back in time and tell my dad not to go up the mountain.” She said bitterly before turning back to Zee.

With one quick movement the pup positioned herself up against Zee’s side and she lowered her head to rest against the woman’s shoulder as her tongue flicked with nervous energy. ”This sucks, so much.” She offered in lament as she leaned against Zee’s bigger form.