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Indigo would never truly be rid of the deep sadness that held to him, the deep dark hole in his chest was far too cavernous to ever close over. He had a lot of support to get through the tough times. Gypsy especially was in tune with the emotions he had. He was grateful especially having her right now with the wound open and exposed, she didn’t judge him, she just held onto him tighter trying to support him. She was so tiny and sweet and she had been through so much it wasn’t fair to dump all of his own emotional burdens on her shoulders. Gypsy kissed his chin and made him blush with how sweet she was.

She clung to him, not because she hurt but because she could feel how much he was hurting. Having her here like this comforted him and made him feel special. There wasn’t another wolf alive that sweet Gypsy would do this for. One huge dark paws remained resting on her shoulder, he didn’t pull her tight or give her a real embrace, but he was holding her. He wanted to be loose in his affections so she could easily shrug him off if she was uncomfortable. Being affectionate with her was different than anyone else and at times he felt selfish for pressing her to be more physical. Having her so close like this was special, and he was loathe to take advantage of her sweet nature.

He tried to change the subject, to attempt to be better for her, but instead of getting up and heading back she placed one impossibly tiny paw on his cheek. She told him not to hide from her and he immediately knew what she was trying to say. He was attempting to mask the pain from her, but that was not what she wanted. Indigo felt a soft sob leave his fanged mouth at the realization. ”Gypsy…” He spoke her name softly and with gratitude. In that moment all of his walls tumbled down for her. She asked for so little, and despite how hard it was to experience he would show her the raw truth beneath. He was broken.

Gypsy asked for so little of him, this was an easy task, he wouldn’t gloss over the feelings that lingered in his heart. She deserved to see and know what was deeper if only because she asked it of him. Indigo shifted slightly, wrapping both arms around her shoulders as the emotions came rushing back over him. The loss and sadness overwhelming him but not the feeling of appreciation for the tiny girl in his arms. ”Then you’ll see me.” She could never truly look at him but as the emotions he constantly shoved down deep emerged he felt his heart speed up. His skin grew hot as his body gave a physical reaction to the deep sorrow that had become a shadow but as she asked to see it emerged to the forefront. Tears began to prick at his eyes and a soft cry left his lips as his defenses crumbled and Indigo laid himself bare for Gypsy to feel.

Indigo Arcturus Fatalis