to the waters edge

She had a little difficulty in climbing so Indigo helped her as best he could, when he felt like she was balanced he would start moving. She settled in easily in his not quite mane and like Indy said, he could barely feel her weight on his shoulders. Cosette wrapped her arms around him and sank into his fur, he couldn’t guess anything other than she was comfortable. Indy chuckled lightly at her observation, Resin was a good wolf, but he didn’t know if ‘nice’ was the way he’d describe her.

”She looks, and admittedly is, intimidating.” He explained as he paced along quickly. ”But she has a big heart.” Indy spoke warmly and grinned back at her. He wasn’t sure the last time he hadn’t felt overwhelmed with his deep emotions. He wasn’t sure if it was being able to worry about her instead of himself, or if it was her presence, or perhaps a bit of both. Either way he felt rejuvenated with each step.

Not that he liked the look of her frown as he posed his question. Indy looked back forward as she began to speak, he didn’t want to pressure her. Cosette did explain, her voice soft and sad as she explained the flood and the harsh woman she called mother. Indy’s dark ears fell to his skull as he guessed where she was going. Cosette had been abandoned to die. A deep growl rumbled in his chest as he felt a spark of anger that anyone, especially her family, could leave such a beautiful smile behind.

”I won’t leave you behind.” He promised her, catching her eye over his shoulder. He didn’t know what she’d want to do, she was old enough to make her own decisions, but he also knew that Resin wouldn’t deny her entry into the pack, especially if he asked. Though he was a little shy to do that with his thoughts drifting to Rue and her terrible death.