Break Away

She was struggling considerably, and beyond sitting with her there wasn’t much that Erystotle could even do besides hold her paw and tell her it was going to be alright. He couldn’t know for certain, not really, but he knew Fenmyre was somewhere special. If she could not find her way here he would be surprised. He offered her no real solution, but he did try and instill the truth in her. It was far better to confront the challenges before her than ignore them. If she knew she had someone on her side to support her while she struggled.. It seemed like she realized that as he wrapped his arm around her and she fell into his embrace.

For a moment he thought that he had broken her, the way she seemed to collapse into him like the weight she was bearing had finally crushed her. Erys could do nothing but hold her, but he would hold her tight and support her as best he could. Maybe they had just met, but Erys had a big heart. He couldn’t let her cry by herself.

Azzurra took her paw from his as she wrapped her slender legs around him and fully accepted his embrace. Erys wrapped his arms around her shoulders and lowered his head over her own, protecting her from what he could and letting her cry for the struggle she was faced with. He didn’t know how long he held her, but it didn’t really matter. He would have held her for as long as she wanted, into the morning and the next day if she needed it. Much quicker than he expected though, she regained her composure.

His pale silver paws had been gently rubbing her back for comfort and support, and the motions slowed as she eventually managed to dry her tears and clear her throat. She sniffled softly, regaining control before she whispered his name. Erys lifted his head so that his ghostly silver eyes could catch her gaze. She seemed to stop herself before her muzzle lifted to his, but didn’t quite touch as she went on. Her voice was so soft and so hesitant she nearly broke his heart right there.

"Azzurra,” he whispered back softly as he ran his paw down her back and held her while he hesitated for only a moment. He couldn’t deny her. He wasn’t certain of his own feelings but all he wanted was to give her relief. He had never been with a woman before, but her warmth and how easy it was for him to care for her. If this was what she needed.. "Come with me.” He whispered back, not wanting to degrade her further by indulging in such intimacies right out in the courtyard. If she still wished it, Erys would lead her not to his crampt quarters but to his favorite bungalow on the beach.

It was out of the way of the other shelters, and he had spent considerably time making it beautiful and homey. His room was the servants quarters by Chimera’s rooms to be close in case the King needed him, but this was Erys’ little escape. There was a little garden behind with fragrant and colorful flowers that reflected the pale walls of the bungalow. He opened the door to his guest to reveal the specially decorated interior.

The majority of the interior was decorated with items of cream and white. Fluffy ivory furs were laid on the bed and the nook by the window. There were fresh flowers in a vase in the corner, and the whole room was clean and cozy. He hoped that Azzurra would find this place as much of an escape as he did. Now that they were here he could feel an odd nervousness in his belly, not because of what Azzurra wanted, but the position he was being put in and how easy he could hurt her because of it.

"This is the place I come to when things get overwhelming.” He admitted to her as he led her inside. He went to the opposing side of the room to get a water skin to offer her. At the same time he tried not to move too far away from the girl, his side brushed against her and his paw caressed hers as he handed her the water. If she really wanted this he would do it right.

He aimed to lead her up to the plush bed that took up the majority of the room. His silvery eyes catching glances of her own brilliant blue gaze. He wanted her to forget everything going on outside, he wanted her to feel safe, loved, and cared for. She was already receptive to his touch, so Erys carefully helped lay her down in the cloud of a bed beneath him. He looked into her sad eyes, and felt much deeper emotions than a stranger should feel. Maybe it was his own traumas and experiences, but he wanted her to feel like she mattered. He wanted her to feel complete even if they were only given this moment. As he gazed into her beautiful eyes Erys lowered his muzzle to hers and kissed her softly.


"Erystotle Atlas"