Black and Blue

Bronze was most likely the only other being in this world on whom Silent could rely. She had no immediate family, nor did she know if there were any cousins, aunts, or uncles. Her parents had been secretive about their lineage, but her father had mentioned the name 'Quintus' once or twice in her presence as a child. She was able to remember it more distinctly than anything else from the first few months of her life. It was something she would have to keep on her mind at all times, in case the chance to find those whom called her 'family' would arise. For now, she was a loner and that was the only life she could successfully sustain.

When he encouraged her about room for improvement, Silent agreed with another smooth nod and a flick of her tail. "Growth helps anyone, except those who are in denial." She was humble enough to be open-minded when it came to learning. Though she could be stubborn, she never turned down the chance to enhance her abilities.

Silent's attention to Bronze became more focused when he admitted his thoughts on how long it had been since their last encounter. He felt the same way, too? For once in her life, Silent was on the same page as someone else. The experience was one she would never forget. What made it more special was when Bronze admitted that he missed her as well. Her ears perked intently and she softly smiled to his reply. "You did?" She didn't intend to push the envelope too firmly, but she felt comfortable enough to gently prod and see if Bronze could elaborate more.

The moment continued to remain, but in softer tones surrounding the two when Bronze inquired about her travels. Silent had to think a minute to consider all she had done and that gave her the opportunity to begin walking in Bronze's direction. Looking over her shoulder, she gently nodded it in the direction she wanted them to walk. Once Bronze had fallen into step with her smaller frame, she proceeded to answer his question. "The north kept me for awhile after our last meeting; eventually, I went further south." Black and silvery dotted paws carried her with ease as she fell into her rhythm. "The farthest I have been so far is an island that is full of jungle life. Everything is green, the air is warm, and the prey there keep you on your toes." Silent thought about it a bit more before saying, "It was a unique experience, but I missed the north more than I realized I would." After a second or two, she smirked and teasingly added, "Something kept calling me back."

Silent felt then that she had taken up more time talking than she should. Looking up at Bronze, she matched her stride with his as she moved the conversation to him. "What about you, Bronze? Have you and your family been in the North after all of this time?" Though she figured what the answer might be, she wanted to hear it from him anyway. Bronze was her current favorite person and she intended to soak in as much of him as she could.