This Is The End

The paw stroking her back was comforting and she appreciated the gesture. As they lay there and she told him what she'd been through, he surprised her by saying that he'd lost his mother as well. A frown tugged at obsidian lips and Val's brows drew together. "I'm sorry," she spoke softly. Touch was important to the girl, so she moved her paw to settle over his larger one as if, in doing so, she could more clearly convey her sorrow for him. For them both.

Cerberus assured her that she wouldn't be alone or in jeopardy if she stayed on the island. The girl nodded, accepting his words as truth. That didn't meant that she wanted to be physically alone, however. Having him here with her made a huge difference in her mental well being and she truly appreciated him.

"Thank you for everything," she voiced her appreciation again, a huge yawn following at the end of her words. The days events had taken their toll and the girl was thoroughly exhausted. "When I'm healed enough, I'll make it up to you. You'll see." She would be the absolute best servant. She would hunt for him, guard him, do whatever tasks he had for her. Val would be his.

"Valtiel"