Transparent Soul

She let her toes touch the water as he waded out, and the dirt and sand began to loosen from his fur already. Briar agreed, knowing how big Mort’s heart was. Maybe too big, he wanted so bad to help everyone and bring them together. Hikaru sighed softly, even after how much time they spent together he still didn’t know how the young man’s mind worked. He tried not to dwell for too long.

The koi like wolf took to the water like the fish he most resembled. He rinsed his fur and wetted himself fully before returning to the shallows to begin scrubbing the dirt away. The young Fatalis girl continued, unsure how Mort could be so sweet when their father was so completely different. That was one thing he knew about Mort, it was how much he questioned himself. How much he wanted to emulate his father instead of embracing his true self.

"He hesitates too much, I agree. He is so uncertain of himself these days.” Hikaru replied sadly as he scrubbed his yellowed fur. "What about you, Briar? How do you differ, or take after your dad?” He asked her with a good natured smile and tilt of his head.


"Speech"