Home Is Where I Lay My Head To Sleep

Fern fumbles the conversation but, luckily, Rudy seems adept at picking up the slack. Words easily flow of his tongue as he explains about finding a room and food for her. The gray girl notices how tired Rudy looks and feels guilty for having put him through all this. Rudy’s quick description of her relation to them and how she needs help makes Fern cast her eyes toward the ground. She hates feeling weak and helpless. Having to relying on others for charity sits wrong with her but she stays quiet as Rudy finishes talking.

Aqua gaze lifts to Artorias as the alpha speaks to his brother, instructing Rudy to show her around. When he turns his amber eyes toward Fern and offers a smile, the gray girl returns the gesture. Were Art’s smile is filled with warmth and welcoming, Fern’s is sad and weary, too tired to care how much she has flubbed this meeting. Head bobs in agreement to the rule and Fern says, “I understand.” Her tone letting him know she will obey any and all rules they have.

With a shake of her skull to Art’s question, Fern says, “Thank you, Atrorias for allowing me in. I will do what I can to help while I am here. Have a good…” at that her voice falters. Is it day? Night? What should she wish for him? After a few seconds she says, “Erm. Have a good one.” Bowing her head in respect, Fern takes a step backwards, distancing herself from the two emotionally while also allowing Rudy the opportunity to lead her in the castle.

The cool mask of indifference that had resided on Fern’s face when Rudy and she first met is back as she reminds herself not to make friends with anyone here. She would be leaving soon enough.