Shadows and Dust

"Eska"

During the several days that Eska had been a part of The Hallows, she and Ulric had been somewhat inseparable. She told herself that it was because he was showing her around, getting her accustomed to pack life, but really... she truly enjoyed his company. There was something about the massive, kind man that made Eska personally invested in his happiness. She wanted to see him smile. She wanted to see the scars on his face crinkle as he looked down upon her with an expression of joy. Mostly, she wanted to chase away the sadness and worries that plagued him. So, that's what she set out to do.

Excusing herself from the Aegis, Eska cut out early in the morning. She took a few supplies with her, but the rest she would collect out in the wilds. The woman had gone far to fetch what she was after, but it would all be worth it. By the time she returned, the sun was low, setting the sky ablaze with a plethora of warm shades. At the far edge of the plains, the brindled woman tilted her muzzle upwards and released a long, low call for the leader of the Hallows.

While she waited for Ulric to arrive, Eska began to arrange her gift to him. She spread out a thin, summer fur over the long, sweet smelling grass. Upon it she placed a few items, a personal feast for the man that had been working so hard. Once everything seemed perfect, the woman lay upon the fur, curling her silver spattered tail around her hip. All she had to do now was wait.