Everybody needs a friend

Remus watched her expressions as they changed while he lightly tapped and brushed her talons while he expressed his concern for her, watching as she seemed to look almost guilty for making him worry. Even though she told him not to, he wasn't sure if he could stop himself from being concerned about her now. The night and day difference from how she had been the few times they crossed paths near the Ashen borders and how she had been throughout their trip together were night and day. That was no coincidence to him and it only cemented what he had assumed about her being far too stressed for her own good. Of course he didn't entirely know all of the causes of her stress and worry, but he could see the effects of it easily enough. "I'm glad I did too," he replied, a little grin pulling across his lips while he gazed at her appreciatively. No other girl had really caught his attention or kept him on his toes like Ike did and it made him view her differently than anyone else he had spent time with.

It was a bit of a spur of the moment decision, but as soon as it crossed his mind he knew that it was what he wanted to do. He finally gave in and slipped his paw under hers, holding it with a gentle squeeze. "Let me come back to your pack with you," he told her resolutely, giving her another smile. "Whether you tell me to or not I'm going to keep worrying about you... I don't know what all I can offer a pack. I'm just a wandering vagabond that can sometimes put together some fun dates, but... I can at least keep you company and maybe help get some of that stress off of your shoulders from time to time." He gave her paw another gentle squeeze, his ruby and emerald gaze searching her face as he waited to see what she'd say. He figured it was probably time for him to figure out a more permanent place to live anyway and if he could help out a friend at the same time that felt like a win in his book.

"Remus Armada"