need you to stay

As Angeal questioned her waiting so long to tell him what had happened, her head drooped slightly. Though he called her brave for it, she felt as though he was gently scolding her. She sighed, then murmured, "I just didn't want to burden anyone else with it." Her eyes found his and a calm washed over her again, just as his body language shifted. In response to her question he seemed to become slightly uncomfortable, which encouraged her to tilt her head slightly in confusion. Liste listened intently to his story, her neutral expression never wavering.



But a million thoughts ran through her head as he spoke. First, she tried to imagine what life in such a pack would be like, but couldn't come up with anything definitive. She wondered if deep down Angeal was a heartless monster, but the idea was quickly tossed. It simply wasn't possible. So why hadn't he told her sooner? It was best not to ask, so she kept the inquiry to herself. Besides, it was easy enough to guess at the answer. He probably feared what she might think of him. A small smile spread across her lips as she let loose her gentle reply.



"Of course it wasn't the life for you. You are much too good of a wolf for that." She paused, giving him a quick lick on the cheek. "I wish you had told me sooner... Regardless, I have little doubt that you are a strong and capable warrior, but my father is as well. The thing that divides you both is that he is cold and unfeeling, you are not. It makes him that much more... ruthless." While she had no doubts that Angeal could defend himself, she worried that his having a heart would be his downfall in a battle with one who had none. She still couldn't bear the idea of such a loss.