This Is The End

Though she was embarrassed at what happened to her, the kind words and gentle touch of Cerberus' paw upon her own did wonders to assuage that dirty sense of guilt. The girl was so very appreciative of him. Anyone could have found her on that beach. Her old master could have found her. Would he have killed her for running from him? She would never know now that she was in the care of the horned boy before her.

Cerberus went back to talking business, letting her know about anti..bu.. about medicine that would help her to get better. Okay, so Valtiel wasn't exactly a scholar, but she had an eager mind and would love to learn. Later, when they had more time and their meeting wasn't so fresh, she'd ask him what the antiby... what they did.

As Cerberus turned as though he was going to leave, Val's heart jumped into her throat. "W-wait!" She stood, despite her injuries and took a step towards the larger wolf. "Could I come with you? Or could you stay with me?" Again, dark ears tucked in embarrassment. "It's all so sudden. I'm... afraid." The girl raised big, gold and orange eyes up to meet the minty eyes of her savior. She pleaded with him with just a look.

"Valtiel"