well this is embarassing

Venom would be just as stubborn as Azure was, but she couldn’t get him to the palace on her own without furthering his injuries. He didn’t argue about her words of encouragement, but he didn’t act as though he believed her either. Venom would frown into his fur even as he spoke. ”You’d be much better off if we could get you somewhere protected, but if we must remain here…” She sighed and shook her head into his coat. Pulling away only slightly she called out for a healer as Azure mentioned their lack of wolves with such skills. Habari and the Hallows had thinned their ranks, but Venom for one, wasn't upset to see those wolves go.

Azure began to mumble more to himself than to her and as her call fell short she returned to holding him against her chest. Was he starting to go delusional? ”Ashen is shrinking even as we speak. Perhaps it was a mistake on my part to allow Recluse and our kin to be on their way.” She murmured to him as he thought out loud she would do the same in return. ”Maybe I’ve just made more room for better and more loyal stock.” Venom couldn’t comprehend what the future might have in store for them or the Empire. Either way she found herself enjoying the warmth that spread through her where she held onto Azure’s injured form.