With A Little Help From My Friend

He was only barely keeping himself back from hugging her, best friends. They were best friends. Indigo didn’t have anyone his age he was close to besides Aslatiel and they were forced to keep their distance. He was used to holding himself back, but that didn’t make it any easier. Maybe he didn’t have to hold himself back with Rue. Very carefully as she spoke about how wonderful her own garden would be, Indy tried to curl himself around her. He moved slow enough she could escape his loose embrace.

She gave him other options before finally admitting her fear but willingness to join the pack. Indy leaned in closer, offering his support in silence for a moment. He smiled softly, knowing how difficult a confession like that could be. ”You don’t have to be scared, but I won’t push you into anything. You.. need a home and I want to give that to you.” There were a few wolves who might look down on him for that, but how many of his siblings had already brought home strays? Indy had a big heart, this was further proof. ”If it’s in the Armada or somewhere else close by.”