Where You Come From

Rudyard had just recently come back from a patrol as he heard Art’s howl.  Rudy glanced in the direction of the training yard where he had thought to see if Fern was about but instead turned to go see what Art was calling them for.  When Rudy thought of it they hadn’t just grouped together as a family in some time.  Thinking back he remembered as a pup when it seemed more natural for them all clustered together, back when he’d been smaller and naïve.  Things had sure changed.

Rudy entered the room, body tensing from surprise at the sight before him.  “Daph?” Confusion ringed his voice and posture but as he stepped in closer a small grin started on his features and spread along.  The motley wolf had changed with only a puff left on his tail, and a metal bracer had been shaped so that it fully wrapped about under the foot, hidden within would be a lack of a few toes.  “Daph!” The same word but this time with more joy and his pace picked up so that he stood near.  

Mom was just finishing up hugging her and Rudy stood near, and while there were plenty of questions to ask mom had already thrown several at her.  Instead of drowning her in questions, Rudy remained quiet to let Daphne respond to those first.

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