Mom Said We're Allowed!
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Fleet-footed
12-15-2020, 03:44 PM
Artorias knew that his little sister was a bundle of excited energy, but even he hadn't been prepared for the sudden pouncing hug from the smaller russet-furred girl. The boy gave a soft "oof" from the impact, but caught his footing, smiling and giggling as he embraced Bo and playfully tossed his head to and fro while she covered his face in appreciative licks. Bowen was so genuine with her emotions, something Artorias had never been very good at, his personality more introverted and carefully measured. He was the big brother, after all; he had to be the role model for his siblings. "Okay, okay, you're welcome, Bo," replied Art, still giggling as he wiped her slobber off of his face. When she told him where they were going, the black and blue pup's ears perked up. He had been to the Weeping Woods before, but he wasn't going to tell her that. Why squash her enthusiasm? Besides, the only time he'd been was when he'd snuck out with Rudy, and even then he hadn't been there very long. This time, he'd be able to really get a good look at the area.
"All right, let's go!" Artorias' voice was just as eager. He was still fairly proud of himself to know that Mom had asked Bo to take him specifically to protect her. This was going to be his first real test of his abilities to look out for someone else, and if he wanted to be a knight—a protector of the innocent—he was going to be doing a lot of that. In his head, he visualized himself being the guard to some noble alpha, or royal princess. Bo definitely was the princess of their litter after all, so that wasn't too hard to picture. He would do his best and make Resin proud of him! Bounding off after Bowen, Artorias brought up the rear, following at Bo's side with just a slight step behind her to keep his eyes out behind them. The jackals had the lead, so if anything came from the front, they'd know immediately.
As soon as they passed over the borders, Art's eyes were everywhere. He was both looking for any other living things around them and also studying their new surroundings. There were the weird gangly trees again coming closer! They still confused the boy; trees were supposed to be tall and strong, but these ones looked so floppy! They would not make for good whacking sticks. While he stared at his surroundings with awe, his amber eyes caught the rich green of his sister's, meeting her smile with one of his own. Artorias loved his sister—he loved all of his siblings. But there was something special about Bowen and Gwynevere in particular. They were the sweet ones; the gentle treasures that needed to be protected. They were the constant reminder of what he was training for. Her kind words made Art blush and his ears fall bashfully to his head, replying with a simple yet sincere, "Anytime, Bo. You can always count on your brother to be there for you!" He'd have to make sure to keep his eyes out for any shiny treasures he could find for her to take home. Another memento for her dragon's hoard.
"Was there anything special you were looking for out here?" he asked, looking through the bending trees to the familiar stream that ran between them. "Like shiny rocks or something?"
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One big happy family
Artorias has two ravens named Corbin and Eira and a fox named Argent. Assume they are within calling distance at all times.
As his mate, Briar may enter Artorias' threads unless marked Private.
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