Finding Myself

Eulogy’s heart swells as Gloom buries her face into the older wolf’s chest and she mutters sweet sounds into her daughter’s ear. When Spirit approaches, she shifts to welcome him into the embrace and his hesitation is not lost on the older wolf. When she pulls back to give them each a kiss, the woman feels a stirring of regret for all the things she has missed in their life but, as she speaks, a soft smile rests on her lips. Eulogy lifts a paw to brush lightly against her daughter’s cheek, aiming to wipe away any tears that may have spilled over. Gloom is the first to speak and the affection that coats her voice melts her mother’s heart a little more. Eulogy offers her daughter a gentle smile and she one more lifts a paw to rest it against her beautiful daughter’s cheek.

Tears brim in her own eyes but for a different reason. This time they appear because Eulogy feels hope for a new, better future for herself and her children. Dark paw lowers as she looks to Spirit who is slower to answer but still offers her hope. The smile grows incrementally as she looks between them. Leaning in to nuzzle first Gloom and then Spirit’s cheeks, and then sits back. Eulogy says, “Thank you. I had an idea I would like both of your inputs on. Your brother Void has puppies in Ashen. What do you both say to going on a little adventure down there? We can visit him and then maybe we can all do a little exploring.” She looks between her children, smile still in place.


"Eulogy Destruction"