my shallow heart

She was hardly an overwhelming presence, her tiny form and soft voice were hardly a disturbance to the massive brute. Even as he spoke she offered him a look of disbelief. Indy could hardly lie to himself let alone the dainty dame. She didn’t say as much, but she knew plain as day what he was hiding. The yearling boy didn’t miss her offering of a grin though, and felt the warmth of it despite everything weighing on his shoulders. There was a kindred spirit between them and even if no swords were spoken Indigo could feel it between them.

She told him her name in return, returning pleasantries as both of their minds wandered much further than the wolf beside them. Lost. Not in a physical sense, Indigo knew exactly where he was, but his soul felt like it was wandering. Like he hadn’t quite found where he was really truly supposed to be. For a long time he believed it to be next to Aslatiel, and even now he felt that way but here they were with uncountable miles in between them. He thought he’d found his purpose in protecting Rue, but he had allowed her to fall to an ugly death. Now he was occupied with Cosette, his friend, the one he took care of, but he could still feel the missing pieces that refused to be found.

Duchess continued softly, her pretty smile still playing on her features as she pushed him slightly. He could tell she was attempting to be light hearted as she asked about his loneliness and brilliant blue eyes looked up to her. For a moment Indigo contemplated his next lie, but there wasn’t any real reason to hide from her. He didn’t know her and she knew not him, and after they parted ways he wouldn’t likely see her ever again. A soft sigh left his lips as Indigo returned his eyes to his dark paws. ”So I wouldn’t bother anyone with how okay I am.” He tried to return her attempt at lightening the mood but it felt flat. He shook himself slightly, making another attempt to rid himself of the dreary feelings now that he was in much more pleasant company. ”I’m sorry we’ve met while I am not… great company.” He struggled for a word. Indigo looked back up to the fairy like she wolf as he felt something that didn’t make any sense. It was like he knew no matter what he said the girl would understand him completely.