funny how life changes

Artorias was still nursing the wound left behind when Audra had left the Hallows. Losing any wolf from his pack felt like losing a member of his family, and in many ways it was the same. Every Hallowed wolf was someone he cherished and loved. To see them leave broke his heart, but he held out hope that Audra would find what she was looking for, and when she was ready to, she would return home. It did, however, leave another noticeable gap in their ranks. With Romulus and Lillilth leaving to find themselves and heal after their trauma, and now Audra going to teach in Abaven, it was hard not to notice the growing number of vacant rooms in the castle.

Artorias had been busying himself cleaning up his dojo after a particularly engaging workout session when Gwynevere’s call for him at the border rang out. Obsidian ears perked atop his crown; his sister’s voice was not one he heard frequently, and it usually meant only one thing. A small smirk touched the Aegis’ lips while he trotted out of the castle in the direction of the call. Sure enough, seated along the border was the dark-furred wolf from Fireside that his little sister had fancied for some time now! Ysmir had come for another visit.

"Gwyn! I see you’ve found a wayward friend!" he teased the pair of them gently, greeting Ysmir with a welcoming smile. That smile slowly dropped when he noticed the meager packs of personal belongings Ysmir had with him and the sullen look on the young man’s face. His brow furrowed in concern, looking between Ysmir and Gwynevere, more worried about Ysmir’s wellbeing than anything else right now. "What’s going on?"

"Artorias" | "Carpathian" | "Corbin" | "Eira" | "Argent"