stay with me

In any other moment Indigo would have released Emersyn and backed away as soon as he felt her tense underneath his embrace. He found comfort in affection and being close, but that wasn’t the case even amongst the wolves he cared for. Em didn’t pull away from him though, and despite the tenseness and fera in her body he didn’t release his gentle hold. She knew he wasn’t going to hurt her, she didn’t fight or seek escape. The emotions just flowed, heavily and freely from the once slave’s soul. Still he held her and accepted her tears and every other emotion she struggled with there in his arms.

His attempt at comic relief didn’t go over as well as he hoped as Em forced a laugh as she broke down further, tears spilling from dual toned eyes as she relieved everything. If she let him Indigo would hold her a little closer, doing what he could as he was both comfort and terror. When she apologized into his fur Indigo released his hold enough that he could meet her cobalt and aqua eyes. She explained what was going on but she didn’t need to. He heard her story, the reaction reminded him of both Duch and Gypsy before he had fully earned their trust.

”You don’t have to be sorry or explain yourself.” Indigo assured her in exchange and his dark lips curled up into a supportive smile. ”I won’t judge you. We’re all a little broken.” He admitted as his grin faded and he dropped his gaze. He closed his eyes and lifted one massive paw to his chest as he was reminded of the gaping hole just beneath the surface. It would never be filled, this he knew. He took in a labored breath as the feeling of pain followed the emptiness he felt. Indy saw Aslatiel’s familiar features in his mind’s eye, and he summoned his love for her and felt all too sharply her absence.

Indigo sighed softly and blinked black his blue gaze as he looked back to Emersyn. ”Or Incomplete.” He followed up as he swallowed the lump that formed in his own throat.

Indigo Arcturus Fatalis