to the waters edge

Indigo was a healer and sometimes you needed to know how to heal the heart as well as the body. She was shy and seemed eager to his company despite the obvious dangers that decision could pose. Though he’d only met her Indy felt a little protective over the much smaller yearling. She was lost and alone, and in need of what he offered. Cosette perked visibly as he mentioned what he could provide off his cuff.

Surprisingly Indy found himself easily grinning back, he wanted to help. It was ingrained deep in his nature. If he could lift someone else up, that lifted him as well. He’d sunk into a deep dark place, but forgetting about the inky black surrounding him he could focus on the light from Cosette’s smile. ”Um, not technically.” He started softly, lifting himself to his feet. ”I'm part of a pack called the Hallows.” Indy really didn’t need to go into his complicated feelings about them. They were all good wolves, but he hadn’t really found the place he fit.

”Do you… Would you…” Indy stuttered softly as he nearly lost his nerve in asking. ”Like to ride?” She looked like she was wore out, and the thick fur along the ridge of his neck was soft and warm.