Everything The Light Touches

Fia awoke with an adorable puppy yawn and stretch, her oversized paws splaying as she came creeping back into consciousness. Alastor beamed down at his precious little ember of a daughter, feeling his heart melt from the sweetness overload of the tiny girl. She really was one of the most precious and invaluable things in his world. So gentle and innocent... Fia looked to him and asked if he meant going outside, to which the giant wolf nodded with a chuckle. "Most definitely! Your mother and I think it's time the world got to meet its newest princess." Alastor followed alongside his wife and daughter while they made their way leisurely to the mouth of the den, the cool air of winter breezing in from the opening. He brushed his side back against Manea's when she leaned into him, offering his love and support while they guided their pup to meet the rest of the wide, wide world.

They all paused at the entrance, Alastor noting the look of apprehension on Fia's face while she studied the outside world from the doorway. Black eyes met with the matching onyx jewels of his child's, offering her an encouraging smile as he moved to stand on the other side of her so she was safely tucked between his and Manea's paws. Manea suggested they all head out together, and Alastor nodded. "Splendid idea, darling!" He placed a gentle kiss behind Fia's ears after Manea had done the same, and then made a playful show of crouching and tensing, ready to spring as his mate began the countdown. On her mark, Alastor hopped out of the den along with Manea and Fia, their paws touching the dusting of freshly fallen snow just beyond. Bright sunlight streamed into their vision and a cool breeze whispered across the mountain paths. "Well done, my little warrior princess!" he cheered for his daughter once they were outside, meeting Manea's grin while he went to gently nudge Fia's rump with his snout to urge her to explore. "We'll be right behind you every step, my little ember."

"Alastor Mendacium"