Daddy's Little Helper

Everything was falling, slipping through his paws. It stayed hidden and lost before he would find it. Whatever it was it was all the same, like a practice. Lose something find it again. Lose things dear to you find new ones. The brute looked right back at his daughter with his softened gaze. Thane pinned his white lined ears against his head for a moment seeing the look on Resnera's face. He had never been the type of parent who would yell or get upset that way. Usually Ookami would do that part...but she wasn't here to do that now. With a sigh the man listened to his little princess' words as she spoke swiftly. She said she went to look for Ookami. It was was obvious now; he and his children were worried.And even worse one was still missing as one was found. It hit him hard, he didn't like it. Thane was losing hope but then again he refused to. The brute never could...he promised her. He promised her he would never leave her, it was her turn to uphold her part. She would come back...whenever she would. Either way, he would wait for her no matter how long it will take. It was Autumn now and their children were yearlings now. During her absence he had made sure to keep them alive during the floods, teach them, and support them. Here was one of the three before him with the other back at home...he just had to find his other son.

Maybe when she finally returns he could tell her how much their children had grown, and even show her. Surely their mother would be overjoyed seeing them almost all grown up from last she saw them. Ryker's head fits his head now, Resnera is even more beautiful than before. And surely Ravine has grown a bit as well. The man was snapped from his thoughts as his daughter told him that she had an adventure and claimed it was fun. A small smile appeared on his maw. Fun was good...happiness was good. Listening patiently to her words he nodded as she showed him the rabbits. It looks like she had surely improved since he had last seen her. No more taking an hour to catch a hare he guessed. All of his children reminded him of himself in one way or another. Ravine is adventurous, Resnera is a good hunter, and Ryker is just turning out to be a bit like him altogether.

He nodded once more as she noted his leg and how she had hunted for him.One last apology had left her lips before he sprang forward and gave him a hug. A grunt of surprise from the impact left his mouth but was replaced with a chuckle.Thane took his front left paw and lifted it up to push her into him some more.

"It's ok....your brother and I missed you very much. Let's just be glad you're safe." he said as he then released her.

Aqua blue eyes looked into his daughter's own. What did his eyes show? His eyes showed what he never expressed openly anymore, sadness...

With Ookami gone he had to be strong for their children right? He didn't have time to grieve her absence; he only had time to act.

"Let's go home and relieve your brother of his worry for now. I'll continue my search for your mother and brother tomorrow." he said in a calm emotionless voice.

Turning around the wolf started to walk home. After a few steps he turned around to look back at his daughter. With a smile he gave a nod to follow.Maybe things were turning for the better....he could only hope...

-Exit Thane-