Life Happens When You Are Awake

Ricin waits for Chade to stir, dark lips twitching slightly as he watches his brother blink open sleep filled eyes. A genuine smile appears as he reaches out to give Chade a gentle nudge, while saying, “Come on Ny. You don’t want to sleep through this.” His tone is teasing but the lighter pup is eager for his brother to be awaken enough to understand what he has to say. When Chade finally sits up, Ricin schools his face into a more serious expression, the words he has to say have purpose behind them and he wants his brother to understand this. Clearing his throat, Ricin says, “Ny, I want to tell you, again, that I am very sorry for telling Manea your secret. While no one is mad at us, I understand that was your secret to tell. But Ny… you need to know how thankful I am that you chose to save me.”

While their sibling had died, Ricin doubts she and Chade would have had a bond like the brothers. A soft smile appears as he goes on to say, “Thank you Ny. Thanks for always looking out for me and being there when I needed it. You have grown up into the wolf father knew you be and… I am proud of Chade.” His smile grows while his eyes hold a hint of sadness for their lost father. Straightening his back, Ricin sits up to his full size as he says, “Ny, I want to be your rock. I want you to be able to tell me anything and know I will not tell another wolf. So… on my soul, I swear to you, everything you tell me will be kept in confidence.”

Lifting a paw, Ricin draws an ‘x’ on his chest before lifting the paw into the air to state, “Cross my heart and hope to cry. I will never tell anyone another secret of yours. Ever.” Giving a firm nod, Ricin lowers his paw, waiting to hear what Chade thinks of all this before he reveals the present hidden behind his back.



"Ricin Dauner"

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