what lies out there

He was usually alone when he took his first patrol in the day, it was time where he could gather his thoughts and focus on the tasks he had ahead. It was usually the only time he could be alone without falling prey to the deeper thoughts, the sorrows, regrets, and desires that were better off buried deep in his soul. He already knew he couldn’t function properly when he let himself be surrounded by them, recovering from his injuries had been difficult enough. He wasn’t sure how well he would do mentally if he was forced on bed rest for much longer. Indigo was grateful that she hadn’t complained when he’d woken her up and welcomed her to patrol with him. He knew she was tired, but he’d make it worth it. Eventually.

She lowered herself to her haunches as he nuzzled against her, and he brought her attention to the sky above. He could see the grogginess in her eyes and smile as she looked up. Indigo settled close beside her, enjoying the feeling of her warmth in the cool of the morning. He grinned as he watched her, much more infatuated with her features as they reflected the beautiful colors above.

Indigo kissed her cheek softly and lifted himself back to his paws as he aimed to lead her onward. He wanted to test what she had learned, but he also wanted her to be more awake before he tried anything too strenuous. ”So, I’ve seen you working with Emersyn.” He observed quietly as he begin to introduce his idea. Onward they went, his pace much slower than he might have kept on a normal day. It wasn’t for Duch’s benefit, usually he was half rushing so he could return to the wolves of his band in the morning. Now he had Duchess to help distract him out here and he wasn’t as quick in his return.

”Feel like you’re learning a lot?” Duchess was hardly built to be a fighter, but if she wanted to learn how to defend herself and the band he wouldn’t dream of stopping her.