scholarship application

Calypso remained quiet and obedient as her father spoke in her place, working to steady her hammering heart so she might at least be able to look composed as he left. The headmistress seemed a kind sort of wolf, the type of wolf her father would surely consider weak and silly. Why, in that case, was she being sent away? Wouldn't remaining here only serve to weaken herself further? She hardly was paying attention to the conversing of adults, too focused upon slowing her breathing in hopes her heart would slow in turn. The pressure brought ears to pull back against her skull, but her lips pulled up in an unwillingly reflexive smile as Theory's grin welcomed her forward.

They were offered an opportunity to have a private moment, which not to Calypso's surprise, Azure quickly declined. Knowing how important appearances were to her sire she moved to bid him goodbye regardless, wrapping her firey paws around his muscled forearm and nuzzling into his fur. "Bye Dad. Maybe I can come visit soon." Callie felt the weight of his paw return in a returned embrace, though lighter then it had been against her spine. Breaking away from him, she bounded out toward the direction Theory had gestured, turning to wait to be led on the other side of the border.

"Speech"