rumbe, bumble, toil and trouble!

The beautiful creature known as Angelique gives a gentle giggle that sounds like the tinkling of soft bells. Kore spies the blush creeping over her pale blonde features and a goofy, adolescent, lopsided grin pulls at one side of his mouth. Angel’s next words have the young man suddenly floundering, words falling from his mouth in a jumbled mess, “Yes. I mean, no. I mean… you’re the first pretty lady I’ve seen! I… I… I…” he stammers tripping over his own tongue in a bid to get out the words he really wants to say.

Huffing to reorient his mind, the teen tries again, saying, “You are special, Lady Angelique. I have never seen anyone as… exotic as you.” Her long flowing fur, sharp, elegant features, and beautiful voice all make her the most beautiful creature the young Kore has laid eyes on. With that mess over with, he ducks his head, trying to hide his embarrassment and the heat that flares across his cheeks from his clumsily placed words. Once she is free and he suggests leaving, offering his help, Angel says she may need to lean on for support.

Without a word, Kore moves to stand next to her, offering his lanky form for her to use. Gently he says, “Lean on me as much as you need. You won’t hurt me.” He flashes her a charming grin as she leans into him and he almost misses her speaking of bandits over the thundering sound of his heart in his ears. Her fur is so… soft. Wide, blue eyes blink as he forces himself to focus on the words, frowning in sadness at her tale. Slowly, carefully, the boy painted with galaxies begins to walk her out of the treacherous land, picking the quickest route out that he knows.

There is genuine regret within Kore’s heart as she speaks about being tossed aside but it is her next words that pulls a regretful sigh from his lips. Setting the course and making sure they are not going too quickly for the injured Angel; the adolescent takes a moment to mull over his answer. Once they have settled into a comfortable rhythm, the starry pelted teen says, “Not all wolves are like that, Lady Angelique. But, it sounds like you met some of the bad ones. There are many good wolves in the world and I hope that, one day, you can see that. I am sorry they took your items but I am glad that is all they took. There are some who would have… taken more.”

Voice falters and falls off and he really does not want to scare her. However, he does want her to know that there are worse things that could have happened. Items can be replaced but her life could not. Reaching down to give the side of her cheek a gentle, friendly nuzzle, Kore adds, “Besides, I’m sure we can find you much prettier things!” Lifting his head back up, he gives her a wink while silently vowing to find her something that will make her smile… if she wants to stick around him.


"Kore Regni"